Illumanatomy: questions to ask and activities to try
Use a magic lens to see bones, muscles and organs. Illumanatomy is an anatomy lesson like no other.
What age is it for? Illumanatomy is best for ages 7–11. Good for: See inside the human body with a magic lens.
Illumanatomy (Kate Davies and Carnovsky)
- Age
- 7-11
- Best for
- See inside the human body with a magic lens
Use each lens in turn and find the same body part in all three layers.
What it helps with
- Human body
- Science vocabulary
- Interactive learning
- Curiosity
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What does each lens show?”
- “Where are your lungs?”
- “How many bones did you find?”
- “Which muscle moves your arm?”
- “What surprised you?”
- “What do you want to know about your body?”
5-minute activities to try together
Body outline
Draw round your child and add organs.
Pulse check
Find your pulse and count it.
Free printables: Illumanatomy worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Kay's Anatomy (Adam Kay and Henry Paker)
- Best for
- A complete (and completely disgusting) guide to the body
- Age
- 8-12
The Bacteria Book (Steve Mould)
- Best for
- Gross germs, vile viruses and funky fungi
- Age
- 7-10
A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You (Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley)
- Best for
- A day in the life of everything
- Age
- 6-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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