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Full Description
This vibrantly illustrated hardback is the definitive directory of the human body for young readers.
Packed with breath-taking full-colour medical photography, dozens of ingenious diagrams, and concise, easy-to-follow text, it's the ultimate reference guide to human biology - from bones and muscles to the brain. Learn how hard you hart works, why you sleep, what happens when you eat and more.
Includes:
• DNA and chromosomes
• The skeleton, joints and muscles
• The brain and memory
• Senses and communication
Supporting STEM learning, this book is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library. Ideal for children aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: In order to create reference books deserving of the title 'Ultimate', we have brought together world-class children's authors to present STEM topics with clarity, passion and intelligence. Each title brought to life by exceptional photography, illustrations and infographics.
Contents
Chapter 1: Building Blocks for Life
Building Blocks for Life
Cells
Organ Systems
Focus On: Magic to Medicine
DNA
Chromosomes
Focus On: Inheritance
Egg
Developing Baby
Focus On: Stages of Life
Chapter 2: Body Structure
Body Structure
Bones
Focus On: Looking Inside
Joints
Muscles
Focus On: Movement
Hair
Nails
Skin
Focus On: Temperature
Chapter 3 Lungs, Heart, and Blood
Lungs, Heart, and Blood
Lungs
Heart
Focus On: Taking Exercise
Blood Vessels
Red Blood Cells
Focus On: Under Attack
White Blood Cells
Platelets
Focus On: Allergies
Chapter 4: Eating for Energy
Eating for Energy
Mouth
Focus On: Healthy Diet
Stomach
Intestines
Appendix
Focus On: Surgery
Liver
Kidneys
Focus On: Vaccinations
Chapter 5: The Brain
The Brain
Brain Cells
Cerebrum
Lobes
Focus On: Memory
Corpus Callosum
Cerebellum
Focus On: Hormones
Brainstem
Focus On: Emotions
Chapter 6: Senses and Communication
Senses and Communication
Sight
Focus On: Proprioception
Smell
Taste
Hearing
Focus On: Balance
Touch
Voice Box
Focus On: Language
Glossary
Index
