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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
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"We humans like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are supposedly evolution's greatest creation, why do we have such bad knees? Why do we catch head colds so often--two hundred times more often than a dog? How come our wrists have so many useless bones? Why is the vast majority of our genetic code pointless? And are we really supposed to swallow and breathe through the same narrow tube? Surely there's been some kind of mistake....
7) Skin
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce beginning readers to the structure and function of your skin. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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"A gleefully gruesome look at the actual science behind the most outlandish, cartoonish, and impossible deaths you can imagine What would happen if you took a swim outside a deep-sea submarine wearing only a swimsuit? How long could you last if you stood on the surface of the sun? How far could you actually get in digging a hole to China? Paul Doherty, senior staff scientist at San Francisco's famed Exploratorium Museum, and writer Cody Cassidy explore...
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"Anatomy 360° shows the human body in its entirety -- from the skin to the muscles to the organs to the bones. This stunning book provides a unique perspective on our most crucial parts, showing how the structures of our bodies influence their functions... you'll finally get a complete look at the human body --even the parts you thought you'd never see!" --Website.
11) Your muscles
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All our movements depend on our amazing muscles. In this lively volume, readers will discover how the three kinds of muscles-skeletal, cardiac, and smooth-work in collaboration with their other body parts to keep them moving. They'll learn what extraordinary machines the human body's more than 600 muscles are as well as how to keep them healthy and toned. Accessible text and supporting diagrams and photographs make this book a valuable tool in addressing...
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You are now entering the hair-raising world of human body facts, where you'll find the scintillating science behind your electrical heart, your unique stench and those bothersome but vital nose hairs. Learn the astonishing ways your body keeps itself alive, even whilst providing a home for billions of organisms that aren't actually human...
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"From birth to death, a lyrical exploration of the role of transformation in human life. To be alive is to be in perpetual metamorphosis: growing, healing, learning, aging. In Shapeshifters, physician and writer Gavin Francis considers the inevitable changes all of our bodies undergo-such as birth, puberty, and death, but also laughter, sleeping, and healing-and those that only some of our bodies will: like getting a tattoo, experiencing psychosis,...
15) Why do I grow?
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Want to know how bones, fingernails, and hair form and grow throughout our lives? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of how our bodies grow and change throughout our lives.
16) Why do I bleed?
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Want to know how arteries carry oxygen-rich blood throughout our bodies and what blood type means? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of the blood and circulatory system.
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"Two crackerjack science journalists from NPR look at why some things (and some people!) drive us crazy It happens everywhere? offices, schools, even your own backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger it cell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under our skin. Can science explain why? Palca and Lichtman take you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary...
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Can you lick your own elbow? Could you pick up a car? Can you sneeze faster than a cheetah? This book takes a fun look at the human body by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about the human body that readers will be sure to find captivating.
19) Human body
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Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
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"Even the smallest bodies have over 200 bones and about 600 muscles! In this wonderful companion to elementary science topics, future medical professionals will love learning these facts and more and thinking of how they apply to their own amazing bodies. Complex topics such as the functions of the human brain are made easy to comprehend through at-level text, labeled images, and do-it-yourself activities. Fun illustrations, funny captions, and more-to-know...
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