Our Bodies
11 total works
This book looks at how each of the body's senses works to receive information about the world around us. It examines each sense organ in detail and shows how it is specialized to detect a feature or change outside the body. It looks at the process by which we become aware of what our senses detect and considers the effects of damage to each of the senses. This book also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals. There are case studies about, for example, what happens to the eyes as we're watching a film. There are also features on health and medicine, considering problems that can occur with all of the senses and what we can do to keep them healthy. Amazing colour photographs combine with original colour artwork to show the different body parts in detail. Weblinks, with useful website addresses which link to sites with more information about a particular topic, are an added feature throughout the book.
This book considers reproduction as a central feature of all living things and a hallmark of life itself. It looks at the reproductive systems of men and women, showing how the parts of each system link together for the process of reproduction. The book traces the stages in the development of a new individual, from the merging of male and female genetic material to birth and beyond. The text explains these systems clearly. It also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals.There are case studies and features on health and medicine. Amazing colour photographs combine with original colour artwork. Weblinks, with useful website addresses which link to sites with more information about a particular topic, are an added feature throughout the book.>
This book explains how the body's circulatory and respiratory systems work and shows how they are essential for life. It takes a close look at how we breathe and speak, how the heart beats and how blood works. The clear and lively text explains these systems in fascinating and intricate detail. It also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals. There are case studies about, for example, what happens to the body when running a race. There are also features on health and medicine, considering problems that can occur with the heart and lungs and what we can do to keep them healthy. Amazing colour photographs combine with original colour artwork to show the different body parts in detail. Weblinks, with useful website addresses which link to sites with more information about a particular topic, are an added feature throughout the book.
This book shows how the brain is the control centre for the body and at how the brain regulates hundreds of body parts and processes. It also looks at the network of nerves that carry messages to all parts of the body. The clear and lively text explains how this all works in fascinating and intricate detail. It also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals. There are case studies about, for example, the importance of sleep. There are also features on health and medicine, considering the effects of damage to the brain and nervous system. Amazing colour photographs combine with original colour artwork to show the different body parts in detail. This book provides links to recommended websites offering additional information.
Examines the different parts and functions of the brain and nervous system.
This book looks at the muscles, bones and joints that make up the musculo-skeletal system. It shows how this system supports and protects the human body and allows it to move around. It examines the composition and workings of bones, muscles and tendons and considers the problems that can occur when the musculo-skeletal system is subjected to too much or too little activity. The clear and lively text explains these fascinating systems. It also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals.There are case studies about, for example, what happens to your bones as you age. There are also features on health and medicine, considering problems that can occur with the muscles and skeleton and what we can do to keep them healthy. Amazing colour photographs combine with original artwork to show the different body parts in detail.
This book explains how the human body takes in food and breaks it down, absorbs the useful parts from it and then gets rid of the wastes. It looks at digestive problems and considers what constitutes a healthy diet, showing how properly balanced nutrition can benefit all the systems of the body. The clear and lively text explains these systems in fascinating and intricate detail. It also highlights the workings of the human body contrasted with the bodies of animals. There are case studies and features on health and medicine. Amazing colour photographs combine with original colour artwork to show the different body parts in detail. Weblinks, with useful website addresses which link to sites with more information about a particular topic, are an added feature throughout the book.