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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)...
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English
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Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. Be an eyewitness to the amazing world of your body -- from the incredible framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make your body work. Discover how muscles help us move. See the network of nerves inside your head. Find out how X-rays work.
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Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Language
English
Description
"Anatomy 360 is part reference guide and part textbook, explaining the form as well as the function of human body systems. The amazing images in this book are generated from a comprehensive 3-D model twenty years in the making with help from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and Primal MRI data. Written for anyone to understand, medical students and hobbyists alike will enjoy the colorful images and informative text." --
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English
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"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 stood on 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...
8) Human body
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English
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Explores the human body through illustrations and photographs, including how our bodies are organized, the role DNA plays in our makeup, how the brain and nervous system conrol our movements, why we have dreams and memories, and how we sense the world around us..
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A bold, accessible, illustrated guide that delivers real scientific information on how the body works with a healthy side of fun facts and trivia. If you've ever searched the Internet for information on that odd rash on your arm, advice to help you get the best night's sleep, or tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season, you know there is skill to sorting fiction from scientific fact. How the Body Works uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics...
12) The human body
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Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Unveil the impressive mysteries of your own body with this interactive trivia book from "Jeopardy! "champ and "New York Times "bestselling author Ken Jennings"--
14) We are electric: inside the 200-year hunt for our body's bioelectric code, and what the future holds
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Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
Description
"An award-winning science journalist explores the history of bioelectricity--the electric currents that run through every living thing--to show how the next scientific frontier might be decrypting the bioelectric code."--
16) Body of evidence
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Publisher
Answers in Genesis
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Explore the amazing evidence for design in human anatomy and physiology! This series is taught by Dr. David Menton. Employing anatomical props, models, and microscopic images, his humorous and insightful talks will take students through the major systems of the body. --from publisher description.
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
Description
"Shedding new light on the essential tissue that moves us through life, an orthopedic surgeon takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles and explore major advancements in medicine and fitness."--
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English
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"Ever wondered how your body works? This book is for you! Ultimate Bodypedia is bursting with everything you've ever wanted to know about what makes humans what we are. Learn about what keeps all the systems of the body in tip-top shape through incredible facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams." --
19) Your body
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Series
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English
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This book introduces the human body, explaining what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes, and how skin gives you a waterproof covering.
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Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"206 bones. One heart. Two eyes. Ten fingers. You may think we know what makes up a human. But it turns out our bodies are full of surprises. What makes tears of joy different from tears of sadness? Why is a gut feeling so much smarter than you think? And why is 90% of you not even human? You may think you know the human body - heart, lungs, brain and bones - but it's time to think again. Your body is full of extraordinary mysteries that science is...
