

The Hard Stuff! All About Bones
Informational (nonfiction) 1,799 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 940L
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What do humans have in common with snakes, elephants, and whales? A skeleton! The numbers of bones may vary, but the purpose is the same-to support and protect all of the organs inside the body. Photographs, illustrations, X-rays, and detailed diagrams of various bones help readers make meaningful connections with the text.
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