This book is filled with fascinating facts and figures, busted myths and corrected misconceptions, amazing anecdotes and incredible feats of strength and endurance. It is beautifully illustrated with hundreds of colorful artworks, photographs, and diagrams.
- More than 400 nuggets of information – drawn from anatomy, physiology, medicine, history and mythology – are sure to astound, amuse, inform and entertain.
- Find out the answers to those burning questions: Why do men have nipples? Why do you get hot when you exercise? Why can’t you live forever? What is the largest organ?
- Be amazed by the weird world inside your body:
more than 90% of the cells that make up you are bacteria…and most are essential to your life
there are cells inside your eye that recognizes faces
your body contains 45 miles of nerves
that small intestine’s complex inner surface has an area greater than that of a tennis court.
- Discover incredible stories of the great scientists, doctors and even artists who have helped us understand our own bodies.
- Including practical tips such as how best to keep in good shape, how to control your appetite, how to spot certain diseases early, how to beat insomnia, and how to improve or reduce your chances of getting pregnant!
€13.99
Over de auteur
Jack Challoner studied physics and is a trained science teacher, and has been writing books on all aspects of science and technology, and for all ages, for twenty years. He has written books on the brain, on reproduction, on the history of medicine, on nutrition and on cell biology. Jack has also worked in television, researching and advising on programs on a wide range of topics including human biology. Along the way, he has picked up some amazing insight into our amazing human body, and he wants to share it with you, in this book.
Taal Engels ● Formaat PDF ● Pagina’s 160 ● ISBN 9781610583473 ● Bestandsgrootte 70.4 MB ● Uitgeverij Chartwell Books ● Land US ● Gepubliceerd 2011 ● Downloadbare 24 maanden ● Valuta EUR ● ID 8681112 ● Kopieerbeveiliging Adobe DRM
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