SuperHuman encyclopedia
Subtitle: discover the amazing things your body can do
By: Steve Parker ; chief editorial consultant Robert Winston
Contributors: Winston, Robert M. L., editor
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781409356981
Subjects: Human body; Juvenile literature; Human anatomy; Human physiology; Physiology
Other titles: Super human encyclopedia
Description: Be amazed and astounded at the human body, from head to toe, and discover how extraordinary you really are. Robert Winston explains all the amazing things the human body can do. From the human brain to muscles and bones, SuperHuman Encyclopedia explains to kids the extraordinary processes behind the ordinary human body. Packed with interesting facts about the human body, from how we keep cool and how memories are made to how the human body fights infection and how many muscles we use to smile, SuperHuman explores and explains how the body works. Full of colourful images and awesome facts SuperHuman also explores how some people seem to have super abilities jumping farther, reacting quicker or running faster showcasing their remarkable records. Robert Winston reveals fascinating facts and explains how the human body works.
Notes: Illustrations: Peter Bull Studios ; Photography: Ruth Jenkinson ; Additional text: Chris Woodford ; Consultant: Frances Ashcroft.
Table of contents: title: Body framework; title: Mission control; title: Totally sensational; title: Power systems.