Understand the human body from head to toe with this educational encyclopedia for children.
8-12 Years
11.0" x 8.7" Hardcover
256 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature

Description

About the Book

"Make your way from the skin, muscles, organs, and bones, right down to your cells and DNA with this encyclopedia that combines clear descriptions of human biology with ... photographs, diagrams, and CGI artworks. There are also fun quizzes, so you can assess your own personality and test your logical and reasoning skills"--

Book Synopsis

Understand the human body from head to toe with this educational encyclopedia for children.

Get to know how each part of the body works through amazing facts and colorful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the bestselling Human Body A Visual Encyclopedia.

Did you know that you are made up of 100 trillion cells? Learn about blood vessels (capillaries, veins, and arteries) which, if they were laid out end to end, would wrap around the Earth twice! Find out what makes a balanced diet - after all, you will eat about 20 tons of food in your entire life!

This human body book for kids offers:

How the body works, looking at body parts and functions like bones and muscles, heart and blood, disease defenses, the life cycle, and much more.
A human body encyclopedia that is suitable and informative for children aged 9+.
A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the human body.

Make your way from the skin, muscles, organs, and bones, right down to your cells and DNA with this encyclopedia that combines clear descriptions of human biology with awesome photographs, diagrams, and CGI artworks. There are also fun quizzes, so you can assess your own personality and test your logical and reasoning skills.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Children's Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore the deep blue with Ocean, explore our solar system and beyond with Space, and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.7 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: 2.8 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Sub-Genre: Science & Nature

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Number of Pages: 256

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Theme: Anatomy & Physiology

Format: Hardcover

Author: DK

Language: English

Street Date: December 17, 2024

TCIN: 92609086

UPC: 9780593969724

Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-1064

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Shipping & Returns

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.9 inches length x 8.7 inches width x 11 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 2.8 pounds

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