Dr. Bonyfide Presents Bones - Book 1
A riveting introduction to the bones of the hand, arm, and shoulder—blending comics, puzzles, x-ray surprises, and silly rhymes to make anatomy engaging and easy to remember for kids.
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Supplemental Material
2026 Third-Grade Curriculum Kit
Dr. Bonyfide Presents Bones of the Hand, Arm, and Shoulder: Book 1
The human body is an amazing machine, and Dr. Bonyfide Presents Bones – Book 1 introduces children to one of its busiest parts: the hand, arm, and shoulder.
This interactive anatomy book combines comics, puzzles, activities, and hands-on discovery to help children learn how these bones work together every day. From grasping a pencil to throwing a ball, students discover how the radius, ulna, humerus, phalanges, and other bones enable movement.
Rather than relying on dry explanations, Book 1 teaches through humorous rhymes, colorful illustrations, comic-style storytelling, and engaging challenges that keep children actively involved in the learning process. Along the way, students build anatomy vocabulary, strengthen observation skills, and develop a greater understanding of how their bodies function.
One of the most memorable features is the included pair of X-ray vision glasses. Special pages throughout the book reveal hidden images and information, transforming the study of anatomy into an interactive investigation.
Hands-on activities, write-in quizzes, and a Certificate of Completion help reinforce learning while giving students a sense of accomplishment as they work through the book.
Created by a team of educators, physicians, and parents, Dr. Bonyfide Presents Bones – Book 1 presents anatomy in a way that is accurate, approachable, and engaging for young learners. Whether used as part of a homeschool science program or as a supplemental study of the human body, it provides a memorable introduction to the bones of the hand, arm, and shoulder.
Award-winning and highly interactive, this first volume lays the foundation for exploring the rest of the skeletal system in the books that follow.
How to Use Dr. Bonyfide Presents Bones
- Plan to complete about 3 pages each week. At that pace, students can work through a book over the course of a school year while having plenty of time to enjoy the activities and absorb the material.
- Keep the included X-ray vision glasses nearby. Special pages throughout the book reveal hidden images and information, adding an extra layer of discovery to the anatomy lessons.
- Encourage your child to read the rhymes, explore the illustrations, and complete the puzzles and activities as they appear. The combination of humor, hands-on learning, and repetition helps reinforce anatomy concepts naturally.
- Take advantage of the write-in quizzes and self-check activities. These provide simple opportunities for students to review what they've learned and build confidence as they progress.
- As questions arise about bones, muscles, joints, or how the body works, use them as opportunities for further exploration. The series is designed to spark curiosity as well as teach anatomy.
- When your child reaches the end of the book, celebrate the accomplishment by completing the Certificate of Completion. Then move on to the next volume and continue the journey through the skeletal system.
Whether used independently or alongside a homeschool science program, Dr. Bonyfide Presents Bones makes learning anatomy approachable, memorable, and surprisingly fun.
Publisher: Know Yourself
Age Recommendation: 6+
Grade Recommendation: K+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Yes
Pages: 108
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2018
Awards and Endorsements from:
review by A to Z Learning Adventures
”I love how the bones are taught in a fun, whimsical way because learning bones.... is rather boring in my opinion. It makes it so much easier to remember, too.”
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review by Cummins Life
”I love that the books have different themes and that they are easy to use. I really liked that I could work with the kids and that they could also use them independently when desired...”
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review by Family, Faith, and Fridays
”Let's face it, no matter how much great information is in a book, it will do your child no good if they do not read it. You will not have that problem with Dr. Bonyfide.”
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review by Homeschool Happenings
”Let's face it, no matter how much great information is in a book, it will do your child no good if they do not read it. You will not have that problem with Dr. Bonyfide.”
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review by Hopkins Homeschool
”Each book consists of short, fun, and rhyming lessons. The books are full of activities for the kids to get hands on fun practice with what they have been learning.”
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review by So Every Day
”The book is written as if a “doctor” is teaching your student and his name is, of course, Dr. Bonyfide. The entire text of the books are written in a rhyming pattern.”
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review by Homework and Horseplay
”Every page is full of bright and colorful images that capture the reader’s attention right away and unlike typical textbooks the pages are not overwhelming.”
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- September 24, 2026
Adrianne N.
Love this series! It’s fun and interactive and teaches them so much about the human body. Have bought all books in the series for my girls.
- September 23, 2026
Steph H.
I wasn't sure if my son would enjoy this one as it was another workbook in his stack, but I was wrong! Dr. Bonyfide has become quite a hit and this one is particularly fun at this age with the 3D glasses. He looks forward to this book - I have a feeling we will be finishing this one early. My daughter started homeschooling part way through the Dr. Bonyfide series and she requested that I buy this one for her as well!
- May 18, 2025
Nice Book
Sheri
My little one loves this book! The 3D glasses add an element of hands on learning. We plan to use the rest of the series.
- April 17, 2025
So much fun
Rachelle
We love this kit. Such a fun way to teach about the bones in the body.
- February 25, 2025
Son loves it!
Anonymous
This is not your main science book but a good supplement. I just let my son read when he wants.
- June 25, 2023
Discovering the Marvels of Hand, Arm, and Shoulder Bones
Dee
This takes young readers on an exciting exploration of the intricate hand, arm, and shoulder bones. Through interactive elements, this book provides an engaging and educational journey, deepening children's understanding of these vital parts of the human body in a fun and memorable way.
- March 15, 2023
Love dr bonyfide
Julie S.
Huge hit in our homeschool. The book is a good size, with quality pages, and my third and second graders are captivated by the format. I’ve used some of the names of the bones as spelling words, to further commit them to memory. I plan to order the next book in the series.
- December 12, 2022
Dr bonyfide
Hayes
These are awesome. Colorful, fun! Felt like a must to have a set for each child
- July 7, 2022
Fun to learn
Allison D.
This was a fun to use book with neat facts and cute jokes mixed in with the lessons. Kept things interesting.
- May 5, 2022
Makes my child laugh out loud!
Jen
This book is really funny and presents learning about the bones in a very fun and engaging way! There are jokes that are hidden and can only be seen with special “X-ray glasses”! There are colorful pictures and activities throughout the book as well as silly rhymes to help remember information. This book definitely added a lot of fun to our day and we will be purchasing book 2 for sure!
