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.
Publisher: DK Children
Year: 2017
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
