[Pre-orders Open] Over 940,000 copies sold! The latest in the popular series that fosters scientific thinking, '20 Stories of the Human Body for Read-Alouds,' releases on July 6th (Mon)!
Seitosha will release the latest volume of its popular science picture book series, '20 Stories of the Human Body for Read-Alouds,' on July 6, 2026. Supervised by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, the book explains the mysteries of the human body through stories and diagrams, targeting children aged 3 to early elementary school.
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This book is the latest installment in the popular 'Science Stories' series, which has sold over 940,000 copies in total. The theme this time is the 'human body,' the most familiar and mysterious subject for children.
About the 'Science Stories' Series:
This is a highly popular science picture book series from Seitosha that fosters children's interest in science through a three-step process: 'Enjoy,' 'Understand,' and 'Try.' To date, eight books have been published, including seven volumes such as '25 Science Stories' and '20 Dinosaur Stories,' along with a quiz book, reaching a total of 940,000 copies sold.
Fun Stories and Easy-to-Understand Diagrams:
The series features a structure where children first enjoy a story in picture book format and then learn deeply through diagrams. In the latest volume, '20 Stories of the Human Body,' the book answers 20 questions about the body, such as 'Why do we poop?' and 'Why is blood red?', using stories and illustrations.
One of the reasons for the series' popularity is that the stories are simply fun. This volume includes humorous tales like dancing baby teeth and food racing inside the body, ensuring children stay engaged.
The diagrams provide deeper insights into the topics introduced in the stories. While some content may be challenging for very young children, reading together with parents will deepen their understanding of the human body.
Supervised by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences:
The book is supervised by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, a leading Japanese research institution based in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, known for world-class research on the brain and human body functions. This is the first time the institute has supervised a picture book, ensuring both clarity and accuracy.
Targeted at children aged 3 to early elementary school, the book features rounded corners for safety. The story pages use spaced hiragana and katakana, and the diagram pages include furigana for kanji, making it perfect for both bedtime reading and independent reading for children who have started to learn characters.
With a cute cover and foil-stamped binding, it makes a perfect gift and a great companion for summer vacation.
About the 'Science Stories' Series:
This is a highly popular science picture book series from Seitosha that fosters children's interest in science through a three-step process: 'Enjoy,' 'Understand,' and 'Try.' To date, eight books have been published, including seven volumes such as '25 Science Stories' and '20 Dinosaur Stories,' along with a quiz book, reaching a total of 940,000 copies sold.
Fun Stories and Easy-to-Understand Diagrams:
The series features a structure where children first enjoy a story in picture book format and then learn deeply through diagrams. In the latest volume, '20 Stories of the Human Body,' the book answers 20 questions about the body, such as 'Why do we poop?' and 'Why is blood red?', using stories and illustrations.
One of the reasons for the series' popularity is that the stories are simply fun. This volume includes humorous tales like dancing baby teeth and food racing inside the body, ensuring children stay engaged.
The diagrams provide deeper insights into the topics introduced in the stories. While some content may be challenging for very young children, reading together with parents will deepen their understanding of the human body.
Supervised by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences:
The book is supervised by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, a leading Japanese research institution based in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, known for world-class research on the brain and human body functions. This is the first time the institute has supervised a picture book, ensuring both clarity and accuracy.
Targeted at children aged 3 to early elementary school, the book features rounded corners for safety. The story pages use spaced hiragana and katakana, and the diagram pages include furigana for kanji, making it perfect for both bedtime reading and independent reading for children who have started to learn characters.
With a cute cover and foil-stamped binding, it makes a perfect gift and a great companion for summer vacation.
FAQ
Is this book available internationally?
The press release mentions Amazon and Rakuten Books, which primarily serve the Japanese market.