Guts: Revised Edition by Seymour Simon
Published by HarperCollins on March 5th 2019
ISBN: 0062470426
Pages: 32
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Although I do not have a copy of Simon’s previous published book (2005) about the digestive system I do remember finding it useful for school projects as well as helpful when called upon to answer young readers’ questions.   Published in May of 2019 the updated edition is attractive and remains informative.   As in many of his books the photos are engaging, bright and well explained.  Students in grades 2- 5 will find this new version pleasing to the eye and very informative.   The use of dark and bright background pages adds drama to what could be a boring subject – but no science books by this author could be called boring.  Full color photos show the workings of the digestive system in all of its glory.

 A glossary increases the usefulness for STEM programs and classrooms. Public libraries and media centers in primary and intermediate schools will want to place the update on their shelves.  As science materials need to be current the 14 years between publication call for replacing.   

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME