First Encyclopedia of the Human Body
First Encyclopedia of the Human Body
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Summary
Introduces young readers to the wonders of the human body. Filled with information on the brain, respiration, circulation and the senses, this title answers such questions as 'Where does your food go?' 'How many bones are there in your body?' and 'What are eyelashes for?'.
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First Encyclopedia of the Human Body by Fiona Chandler
A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams, stunning scans, x-rays and microscope images of the human body. Engaging text and clear, simple explanations of all the main bodily functions. Includes amazing facts, a glossary of body words, a comprehensive index and internet links to recommended websites at Usborne Quicklinks. Chapters in this book include: - Inside your body - Your brain and nerves - Seeing - Hearing - Taste and smell - Touch - Skin - Hair and nails - Bones - Joints - Muscles - Blood - Your heart - Breathing - Your voice - Teeth - What happens to food? - Water in your body - Hormones - Genes - Babies - Growing and changing - Staying healthy - Healthy eating - Germs - Seeing a doctor - Looking inside - Going to a hospital - Body words
Fiona Chandler (Author)
Fiona Chandler (1965 - 2008) was a Senior Editor and writer at Usborne Publishing who studied French and German at Cambridge University and worked as a teacher before joining the company in 1995. She worked on a wide range of titles including history encyclopedias, books for learning languages, Young Reading and parenting guides.
Holly Bathie (Author)
Holly Bathie grew up in Devon, where she spent all her time reading. Until the age of seven she wanted to be an acrobat, a lollipop lady, a lawyer or a comedienne. Then she decided on the best job: creating Usborne books. She lives and works in Oxford.
Fiona Chandler (1965 - 2008) was a Senior Editor and writer at Usborne Publishing who studied French and German at Cambridge University and worked as a teacher before joining the company in 1995. She worked on a wide range of titles including history encyclopedias, books for learning languages, Young Reading and parenting guides.
Holly Bathie (Author)
Holly Bathie grew up in Devon, where she spent all her time reading. Until the age of seven she wanted to be an acrobat, a lollipop lady, a lawyer or a comedienne. Then she decided on the best job: creating Usborne books. She lives and works in Oxford.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781409520092 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409520099 |
| Title | First Encyclopedia of the Human Body |
| Author | Fiona Chandler |
| Series | First Encyclopedias |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |