Le corps humain – French Children’s Book | Ages 9-14 (Grades 4-8)

Step inside the human body and explore its astonishing inner world—from beating hearts and moving muscles to buzzing nerves and flowing blood. Le corps humain guides young readers on a vibrant, interactive journey through the systems that make us who we are. 

Story highlights

• A richly-illustrated documentary album that reveals all the parts of our organism in detail—organs, systems, mechanics and the stories of scientists who helped us understand them. 

• Includes vivid visuals and clear explanatory text aimed at curious readers eager to understand how their bodies work. 

• Fits perfectly for independent reading or as a reference for assignments, with accessible French language and real-world connection.

• A large format (approx. 29 cm × 22 cm) hardcover book holding 72 pages—ideal to sit alongside classroom resources or home libraries. 

Perfect for

• Children ages 9-14 who want to dive into science, anatomy and how the human body really works.

• Families and bilingual households looking to introduce scientific-French vocabulary in a captivating way.

• Classrooms, libraries or science corners exploring human biology, health or “All About Me” topics.

• Gift-givers seeking an educational, visually stunning French book that inspires curiosity and awe.

Product details

• Title: Le corps humain

• Author: Richard Walker

• Publisher: Gallimard Jeunesse (Collection “Les yeux de la découverte”) 

• Format: Hardcover, 72 pages, approx. 29 × 22 cm

• Publication date: 19 February 2015 

• ISBN: 978-2-07-066405-4 

• Language: French

Educational value

• Strengthens French-language vocabulary in the context of science, anatomy and biology—terms like “système nerveux”, “circulation sanguine”, “muscles”, “organes” appear naturally in the text.

• Offers a concrete foundation for science literacy, showing how the human body works and engaging with real-world systems and questions.

• Encourages self-guided exploration as readers can flip through pages to uncover structure and function at their own pace.

• A strong support for bilingual or French-immersion settings, where students are eager to read meaningful content—especially using French in non-fiction.

• Suitable for discussion and project work: “What happens when we run?”, “Why does our heart beat faster?”, “How do our organs protect us?”

De quoi se compose le squelette ? Quels sont les différents types de muscles ? Qu'est-ce que le sang ? Comment voit-on, sent-on ou entend-on ? Pour découvrir toutes les facettes du corps humain en visitant tous les systèmes qui le composent, avec, en parallèle, l'histoire de la science médicale et ses grandes figures. Cet album documentaire permet de : - voir en détail toutes les parties qui composent notre organisme, - découvrir l'histoire des hommes de science qui ont été les pionniers de l'anatomie, - comprendre le fonctionnement et le rôle de chaque organe.