First Encyclopedia of the Human Body

Author: Chandler, Fiona

Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 13 March 2025 by Usborne Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the First Encyclopedias' series.

Hardback | 64 pages
223 x 284 x 14 | 578g

A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams, stunning scans, X-rays and microscope images of the human body. Engaging text and clear, simple explanations of all the main bodily functions. Includes amazing facts, a glossary of body words, a comprehensive index and internet links to recommended websites at Usborne Quicklinks accessed via QR codes.

Chapters in this book include:- Inside your body- Your brain and nerves- Seeing- Hearing- Taste and smell- Touch- Skin- Hair and nails- Bones- Joints- Muscles- Blood- Your heart- Breathing- Your voice- Teeth- What happens to food?- Water in your body- Hormones- Genes- Babies- Growing and changing- Staying healthy- Healthy eating- Germs- Seeing a doctor- Looking inside- Going to a hospital- Body words