Extreme abilities

"A journey of discovery of the human body's . . . abilities, featuring masters of muscle, memory, meditation, speed, and the brain. The examples in the book are a survey of what humans are capable of with examples from around the world. Short sketches of . . . individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, . . . bring these . . . abilities to life. Each chapter features technical illustrations that explain how the particular part of the body works and a section on how young readers can work at improving their own skills"--Provided by publisher.