Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body!

Do you ever wonder what is happening inside you right now Now you can with this amazing home reference for the whole family. Jaw-dropping new computer-generated images showcase the many parts, organs, tissues, and systems that keep you firing on all cylinders! These strikingly realistic pictures zoom in on the amazing wonders of the human body in breathtaking detail.See how it looks and learn how it works with easy explanations and fascinating facts and figures. Discover why sweating could save your life, how the brain makes memories, and why blood is bright red, together with much, much more in this unforgettable encyclopedia.Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! gives you a unique view of the human body inside and out. Part of DK's hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library. CONTENTS BODY BASICS What makes a body? Inside a cell Stem support DNA – instructions for life Stages of life BODY SYSTEMS All systems go Skin, hair, and nails Body cover Skeletal system Muscular system Nervous system Neuron network Endocrine system Hormones for growing up Cardiovascular system Lymphatic system Attack and defence Body defender Respiratory system Digestive system Urinary system Reproductive system HEAD AND NECK Skull Facial muscles Inside the head Brain Brain pathways Control centre Mouth and throat Teeth and chewing Tongue and nose Rough tongue Eye Vision Iris Ear Balance and hearing CHEST AND BACK Ribs and chest muscles Back support Backbone Spinal cord Heart Inside the heart Blood vessels Blood Lungs Lung lining Breathing and speech ARMS AND HANDS Shoulder Arm and elbow Flexible joints Mighty muscles Skeletal muscle Hand Hands in action ABDOMEN AND PELVIS Inside the abdomen Stomach Food and nutrition Pancreas and gallbladder Liver Small intestine Villi Large intestine Pelvis Kidneys Blood filters Water for life Female reproduction Male reproduction Sperm and egg The growing foetus LEGS AND FEET Hip and thigh Inside a bone Flexible cartilage Knee and lower leg Ankle and foot Ligaments and tendons BODY SCIENCE Medical milestones The inside story Healthy humans Future bodies Bodies in space Space workout Record breakers Glossary Index The ultimate head-to-toe guide to the human body for kids. Incredible computer-generated images reveal the amazing inside story of what goes on under our skin. All-new 3D illustrations offer a unique, strikingly realistic close-up of this fascinating, complex machine - what it looks like and how it works. Every image is supported with easy-to-understand explanations and a wealth of fascinating facts and figures. Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! allows you to take a closer look at the amazing world of your own human body and is perfect for children aged 9 and up.