Scan barcode
Reviews
Science Comics: The Digestive System: A Tour Through Your Guts by Jason Viola, Andy Ristaino
saramarie08's review against another edition
4.0
Read more graphic novel reviews at www.graphiclibrary.org.
In this entry of Science Comics, artist and writer attempt to break down a complicated system and explain it with clever illustrations, narrated by bacteria found throughout the digestive system. Readers are taken through the major areas of digestion: the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and the rectum. Other organs discussed are the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and appendix. Vomit, burping, and farting are also explained as products and necessary functions of digestion.
I was initially thrown a bit off this title because the first concept that was chosen to to covered was the different elements that are in our food that the body must absorb for its functions. This created an introduction full of complex terms and scientific processes without much background to go off of. In other Science Comics titles, words in the glossary are highlighted a different color when they appear in the text, but not so with this one. They are italicized, but not indicated that these words appear in the glossary at the end. Once I got past the types of materials, the rest of the explanation of digestion and the parts of the process were broken down nicely and easier to digest
In this entry of Science Comics, artist and writer attempt to break down a complicated system and explain it with clever illustrations, narrated by bacteria found throughout the digestive system. Readers are taken through the major areas of digestion: the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and the rectum. Other organs discussed are the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and appendix. Vomit, burping, and farting are also explained as products and necessary functions of digestion.
I was initially thrown a bit off this title because the first concept that was chosen to to covered was the different elements that are in our food that the body must absorb for its functions. This created an introduction full of complex terms and scientific processes without much background to go off of. In other Science Comics titles, words in the glossary are highlighted a different color when they appear in the text, but not so with this one. They are italicized, but not indicated that these words appear in the glossary at the end. Once I got past the types of materials, the rest of the explanation of digestion and the parts of the process were broken down nicely and easier to digest
rakishabpl's review against another edition
5.0
Science Comics: The Digestive System didn't disappoint. The illustrations were clear and the comic panels were easy to follow. Words combined with panels help the visual learner in understanding the human digestive system. It's not only helpful for those currently learning about the Digestive System, but helps satisfy the curiousity of children interested in learning about the human bodies. Another winner from Science Comics.
meredithmc's review against another edition
3.0
A thorough and fun look at the digestive system. I love the use of a bacteria as the narrative, taking us along on their journey. Turning the different parts of the system into characters made it a lot more engaging than simply explaining them, even with colorful artwork. There is a lot of information in here so it may potentially overwhelm some readers. It's broken up so it's easy to stop and pick it up again but it's still a lot of info to consume.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
2.0
Gross and highly detailed. Perfect for middle schoolers interested in biology.
earldizon's review against another edition
4.0
I'd been wanting to read this because I love the series and it was the perfect thing for me to read but I had given up on it on my first attempt. I eventually picked it up and breezed through it. A fun way to learn about the digestive system.
smorrison4's review against another edition
4.0
I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from Jason Viola and First Second Books through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This book contains a lot of information about the digestive system, at times it was a little dry, but I think this book will provide the most entertaining way for kids to learn about the digestive system. The illustrations were humorous and interesting.
This book contains a lot of information about the digestive system, at times it was a little dry, but I think this book will provide the most entertaining way for kids to learn about the digestive system. The illustrations were humorous and interesting.
amengels's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC.
This is an informative, maybe too informative, book about the digestive system. I haven't read a Science Comics book before but I thought they were meant for upper elementary students. This book would probably be too difficult for a lot of younger students. I thin that some high schoolers might find the language to be too much. I found myself glossing over some of the pages because it felt more like a textbook.
This would be a good addition to a school library and could be used in a science course where the vocabulary could be explained more.
This is an informative, maybe too informative, book about the digestive system. I haven't read a Science Comics book before but I thought they were meant for upper elementary students. This book would probably be too difficult for a lot of younger students. I thin that some high schoolers might find the language to be too much. I found myself glossing over some of the pages because it felt more like a textbook.
This would be a good addition to a school library and could be used in a science course where the vocabulary could be explained more.
More...