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English
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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
3) We are electric: inside the 200-year hunt for our body's bioelectric code, and what the future holds
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Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Science journalist Sally Adee breaks open the field of bioelectricity-the electric currents that run through our bodies and every living thing-its misunderstood history, and why new discoveries will lead to new ways around antibiotic resistance, cleared arteries, and new ways to combat cancer. You may be familiar with the idea of our body's biome: the bacterial fauna that populate our gut and can so profoundly affect our health. In We Are Electric...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"An entertaining illustrated deep dive into muscle, from the discovery of human anatomy to the latest science of strength training. Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goosebump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. We can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results. In this lively, lucid book, orthopedic surgeon...
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Firefly Books (U.S.) Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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An exciting visual guide to the unseen and unknown wonders of the human body. 206 bones. Ten fingers. Two eyes. One heart. We may think we know the human body, but it turns to hold a lot of surprises. Published to coincide with a major new prime time BBC series, this specially commissioned book combines cutting-edge science with cutting-edge technology to present the human body as we've never seen before. Pioneering specialist photography and digital...
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Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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"We assume we know our bodies intimately, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. How many of us understand the way seizures affect the brain, how the heart is connected to wellbeing, or the why the foot carries the key to our humanity? In Adventures in Human Being, award-winning author Gavin Francis leads readers on a journey into the hidden pathways of the human body, offering a guide to its inner workings and a celebration of its marvels....
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Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A gleefully gruesome look at the actual science behind the most outlandish, cartoonish, and impossible deaths you can imagine What would happen if you took a swim outside a deep-sea submarine wearing only a swimsuit? How long could you last if you stoodon the surface of the sun? How far could you actually get in digging a hole to China? Paul Doherty, senior staff scientist at San Francisco's famed Exploratorium Museum, and writer Cody Cassidy explore...
Author
Publisher
Molino RBA
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
We actually know very little about how our bodies work. With the same attention to detail found in A Short History of Everything, Bill Bryson explains the inner workings of the body in a way everyone can understand. Beginning with genes and the elements found inside us, he takes readers on a tour through all the major parts and systems. He also talks about major diseases and medicine.
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Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A grab bag of historic spleens, chins, and more, this is your ultimate literary dissection of body parts throughout history! From famous craniums to prominent breasts, ancient spleens and bound feet, this book will bring history to life in a whole new way. With their inimitable wit and probing intelligence, authors Kathy and Ross Petras look at the role the human body has played throughout history as each individual part becomes a jumping-off point...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Co
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"What Makes Your Body Work? explains the inner workings of some of the body's major organs and systems. Readers can perform fun easy experiments that will help them measure their own lung volume or understand why the brain can decipher ltteers in the wrnog oredr in a wrod. Entertaining illustrations and explanatory diagrams give details that help reveal what really makes the body work."--
15) The human body
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Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of factual information and quizzes about the human body, from the strength of a human hair to the extensive surface area of the lungs.
16) The human body
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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
19) Human body
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Series
Language
English
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Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
20) Human body
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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