"Some creatures can outlive humans by centuries. Readers will learn about these extreme examples of longevity in the animal kingdom, how aging happens, and what genes help animals to live so long"--Provided by publisher.
Using microphotography to explore the hidden world inside the human body, this program covers three incredible team efforts: the coordination of muscles, bones, heart and circulatory system that makes Mike Powell the world's greatest long jumper; the digestive dynamo that turns a simple sandwich eaten by five-time Olympic gold medalist Bonnie Blair into raw energy for a blistering sprint down the ice; and the ultimate event--the development of a new human life inside track star Karen Hatchett.
A fascinating journey inside the mysterious hidden wonders of our body via pages of structural and functional information, that enables us to learn about how our body works and to find answers to questions." Includes over 600 color images: drawings, pictures, tables and diagrams; Special topics and Medical cards; Glossary and analytical Index.
"Neurobiologist and primatologist [Robert M. Sapolsky examines] ... human behavior, both good and bad, ... [to provide] an answer to the question: Why do we do the things we do?"--Provided by publisher.
Presents an illustrated guide to the human body, featuring full-color cutaway representations of each of the body's major systems. Explains how the body functions and identifies names of important body parts.
Explores every aspect of the human anatomy, highlighting the characteristics of the body's major systems and discussing how they function. Traces the progression of human evolution and its influence on our current form and examines how the body combats disease. Features full-color illustrations and scans throughout.
To separate facts from fibs, this book presents commonly held beliefs about the human body along with corresponding evidence to provide a definitive answer.
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce beginning readers to the structure and function of your skin. Includes picture glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.
Set off on an extraordinary journey through the body with the help of a spectacular 3D pop-up skeleton, amazing illustrations, fantastic pull-out pages, fun quizzes, and tons of fascinating body facts.
