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Reading about science and scientists can be PhUn, too! Check out these readings about physiology and science careers.

All levels

• The "Science of Life Comic" Book: This campy, retro comic book explores what physiologists do, what physiology is, and how physiology research benefits both humans and animals. Download it free using the link in Resources below.

The following books were recommended as 2010 Best Books by the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Science Books and Films journal (see link in Resources below). Where possible, links are provided to the World Catalogue website (WorldCat) to help you find them in your local library.

Elementary school

• Circulatory Story. Mary K. Corcoran. Charlesbridge, 2010. 
• How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships. Jenkins, Steve, and Robin Page. Boston:  Houghton Mifflin, 2010.
• Just One Bite. Schaefer, Lola. San Francisco:  Chronicle Books, 2010.
• Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away? And Other Questions about Your Health and Body. Sandy Donovan. Lerner, 2010.
• My Body: A Fun Way to Find Out All the Facts About Your Body. Angela Royston and Sally Hewitt. Firefly, 2009.

Middle/High school

• Faulty Heart: True Survival Stories. Markle, Sandra. Minneapolis:  Lerner, 2011. (WorldCat Link for book and ebook)
• Investigating Diabetes: Real Facts for Real Lives. Ambrose, Marylou. Berkeley Heights, NJ:  Enslow, 2010. (WorldCat Link)
• Death: Corpses, Cadavers, and Other Grave Matters. Elizabeth A. Murray. Twenty First Century Books, 2010. (World Catalogue link)

SB&F is an online journal providing reviews of science materials (print and online) for all ages.

This comic book explains how physiologists' work benefits people and animals.