Overview

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.

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Author:   Claudia Martin ,  Kristina Routh
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.826kg
ISBN:  

9781839408489

ISBN 10:   1839408480
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   30 September 2022
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of 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

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Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of health, science and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages. She lives in London. Consultant Kristina Routh, MBChB, MPH, is a fully qualified medical doctor with experience of working in the NHS. She was a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, UK, and taught public heath and epidemiology to medical undergraduates and postgraduates. She has many year of experience overseeing heath and human body books to ensure medical accuracy.

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