Wait… Did you know babies have 270 bones, but adults only have 206? What happened to the rest? Did they vanish into thin air?
Not at all! Actually, as we grow, some bones team up and fuse together. First, skull bones join forces for a strong head. Then, spinal bones line up for support. Slowly but surely, our 270 baby bones become a super-strong adult skeleton of 206.
And here’s the big “aha!” moment that we didn’t lose bones but they upgraded themselves through teamwork!
So next time you stretch, jump, or wiggle, remember that our skeleton is a squad of tiny superheroes working together.
With this fun mix of science and storytelling, bone biology becomes easy, exciting, and unforgettable for kids and adults alike.
