Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Guts
Seymour Simon · 2019
85/100
👍 Worth It
Seymour Simon is the gold standard in children's science writing, and this tour of the digestive system earns that reputation — the full-color medical photography turns abstract biology into something kids actually want to look at, and the text is clear without being condescending. Parents should know waste elimination is covered frankly (as science requires), but it's presented with exactly the right matter-of-fact tone. The teacher's guide with Common Core alignment makes this a natural classroom and home-library staple.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety92
substance88
craft86
originality76
accuracy92
hype80
age-fit90
human-eye86
Penny’s verdict85
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