This is an awesome book, and super interesting! It's not every day that you see a book for young readers that's about dead bodies that are preserved and discovered in bogs. I think that this book is truly written for all the "weirdos" out there (me!!) who are looking for something different, something that not many others are fascinated by. This is the main thing that I want to applaud in this book.

However, the praise doesn't stop there. The images were absolutely perfect for the writing. I really liked how this book was designed to put names to visuals. It helps eliminate a lot of confusion and makes for a more immersive story. Additionally, the creators of this book weren't afraid to put the real photos in without holding back. Sure, they might make certain people squirm, but they mean a lot to those who are captivated by the topic.

Lastly, the short and simple sentences worked perfectly for the target audience, and the information was very easy to absorb and understand. Bravo!!

“Bog Bodies” is one in the series Digging Up the Past from Apex. It is a high interest, low reading level book for kids in grades 3-7.

I was fascinated by bog bodies as a kid and just happened to be thinking about them a few days ago as I drove by a marshy area near a river. “Bog Bodies” is an entertaining introduction to the topic. Very clear pictures and stories of some of the more famous bog bodies draw the reader in. The text is easy to understand and well-designed for developing readers.

The book has a quiz at the end, a glossary, and an index. There is also a resources list if kids want to learn more about topics like bog bodies. The book, particularly the images, could easily help students generate more questions on the topic for further research.

This book is great for kids who enjoy learning about ancient history or “weird” history.
I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley and North Star, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.