Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science: The human body
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Artificial Organs
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind artificial organs, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£25.59
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Exoskeletons
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind exoskeletons, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£23.99
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Extra Senses
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind extra senses, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£23.99
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Prosthetics
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind prosthetics, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£25.59
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Stem Cells
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind stem cells, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£23.99
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Artificial Joints
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind artificial joints, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£10.44
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Artificial Organs
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind artificial organs, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£10.44
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Exoskeletons
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind exoskeletons, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£10.44
North Star Editions Engineering the Human Body: Extra Senses
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science behind extra senses, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
£9.89
Morgan James Publishing llc The Cosmic Carrot: A Journey to Wellness, Clear
Book SynopsisIn The Cosmic Carrot, a young boy, Mitch, gets back on track to vibrant health and clear vision with the help of friends and a dedicated eye doctor. Robert Grand’s debut picture book combines its engaging narrative with rhyming verses and beautiful ink and water color illustrations. Parents appreciate their children learning powerful life lessons about resilience as Mitch conquers his need for thick glasses with orthokeratology, a non-surgical procedure to improve his vision recommended by his eye doctor. In addition, Mitch learns about the power of organic fruits and vegetables to calm his allergic sensitivities, which fosters awareness of the benefits of good eating habits and clear distance vision in young readers.
£7.99
Morgan James Publishing llc The Cosmic Carrot: A Journey to Wellness, Clear
Book SynopsisIn The Cosmic Carrot, a young boy, Mitch, gets back on track to vibrant health and clear vision with the help of friends and a dedicated eye doctor. Robert Grand’s debut picture book combines its engaging narrative with rhyming verses and beautiful ink and water color illustrations. Parents appreciate their children learning powerful life lessons about resilience as Mitch conquers his need for thick glasses with orthokeratology, a non-surgical procedure to improve his vision recommended by his eye doctor. In addition, Mitch learns about the power of organic fruits and vegetables to calm his allergic sensitivities, which fosters awareness of the benefits of good eating habits and clear distance vision in young readers.
£14.39
Arbordale Publishing, LLC Penguins: A Compare and Contrast Book
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£10.40
Black Rabbit Books Draw Funny Faces!
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£8.54
Black Rabbit Books Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the
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£10.44
North Star Editions Life Skills: Taking Care of Your Body
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the importance of taking care of their bodies and encourages them to develop a daily routine. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£22.49
North Star Editions Life Skills: Taking Care of Your Body
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the importance of taking care of their bodies and encourages them to develop a daily routine. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£9.49
Amicus Ink ¿Qué Pasaría Si Nunca Recibieras Las Vacunas?
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£9.89
Fusion Books Human Body Facts
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£29.40
Rockridge Press Human Anatomy for Kids: A Junior Scientist's
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£8.54
Tablo Pty Ltd Loved People Love People
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£11.24
Pebble Books Your Body Belongs to You
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£22.49
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Smart: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain (Adapted
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£15.29
Capstone Press Your Body Belongs to You
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£7.59
Capstone Press Unsolved Questions about the Human Body
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£8.54
Capstone Press Unsolved Questions about the Human Body
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£23.49
Speedy Publishing LLC Atlas Of Human Anatomy Just For Kids
£12.34
Speedy Publishing LLC Human Body Book for Children: Learning Anatomy is Fun
£12.34
Amicus Ink I've Got Feet: Fantastical Feet of the Animal
Book SynopsisDon't miss the other incredible animal titles in this series: I've Got Eyes! and I've Got a Tail! Young readers meet animals showing off their unique feet in this narrative nonfiction picture book that celebrates the diversity of the animal world. Fast feet. Hopping feet. Sticky feet. Even blue feet? Zoologist and children's author Julie Murphy explores the cheetah, kangaroo, gecko, blue-footed booby, and many more animals with fantastic feet. The well-researched book is the first in the I've Got… series covering animal adaptions from Julie Murphy and illustrator Hannah Tolson. Illustrated endpapers show animal footprints and the back endpapers label the animal tracks. Perfect for young animal lovers to read on their own, this book can also be used to support classroom lessons in grades K–2 for life science, geography, and more. A free teacher's guide is available at the publisher's website
£14.41
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Random Body Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse
Book SynopsisTake a free-form trip though the human body with these humorous riddle poems.Which body part, if spread out flat, would cover a tennis court? Stretched end to end, which body parts would wrap four times around the equator? What?s the hardest substance in the human body?In these pages you will discover the astonishing answers to these questions ?and many more! Put your cerebral cortex to work. Follow the anatomical, poetic, and visual clues to make a guess, then read the science notes to check your powers of riddle reasoning. You?ll even find hints from the greatest poet of them all ?William Shakespeare!
£7.55
Scientific American Educational Publishing Immune System Hacks
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£41.75
Priddy Books Us My Little World: My Body
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£9.99
Neon Squid The Hospital: The Inside Story
Book SynopsisIt's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this nonfiction story for kids.This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr. Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr. Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays to operating theaters.Set over the course of one day, you'll follow different patients through their trip to the hospital, including: A couple having a new baby A boy getting a cast for his broken arm A woman on her way to have an operationAs you turn the pages of this book, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu, marvel at the way hospital staff work togethersee who prepares the food in the cafeteria, what goes on in the laundry room, and what doctors chat about during their coffee break.Once you've read this book you'll realize hospitals are full of heroes!
£15.29
Kane/Miller Book Publishers Say Hello to Baby
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£14.24
Rockridge Press The Fascinating Human Body Book for Kids: 500
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£17.10
Scientific American Educational Publishing Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
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£41.75
Scientific American Educational Publishing Understanding Consciousness
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£41.75
Sourcebooks, Inc Bum or Face
Book SynopsisCan YOU tell a bum from a face? Discover fascinating facts about animals with this hilarious guessing game picture book!Bum or Face offers kids a delightfully cheeky challenge: examine a close-up photo of an animal, and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete photo of the animal! Also included are factual animal details along with how these animals use camouflage or other trickery to engage with their home. Readers will discover animals like the Cuyaba dwarf frog whose backside looks like a pair of eyes, the Mary River turtle that breathes through its bum, and many more!
£6.99
Lerner Publishing Group The Sense of Hearing: A First Look
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£7.59
Lerner Publishing Group La Verdadera Ciencia del Vuelo Humano (the Real
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£27.58
Lerner Publishing Group La Verdadera Ciencia de la Supervelocidad Y La
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£27.58
Catalyst Books Dis Net Vel, My Pel!
Book SynopsisJou velkleur maak jou nie vinnig, sterk, slim of gevaarlik nie. Ek wil sommer skree: “Dis net vel, my pel!”’n Geïllustreerde kinderboek oor die evolusie van velkleur, gebaseer op navorsing deur die antropoloog dr. Nina Jablonski en die historikus dr. Holly Y. McGee. Saam beskik hulle oor meer as 40 jaar se kennis wat spruit uit hul akademiese werk wat deur ewekniebeoordelaars nagegaan is.Ontmoet vir Epi Dermis! Epi se ander naam is “Vel”. Epi sal jou mooi vertel hoekom ons velle verskillende kleure het.Epi sal die wetenskap van velkleur op ’n eenvoudige manier verduidelik. Epi is die orgaan in die liggaam wat die hardste werk! Laat Epi toe om aan jou te verduidelik hoekom sweet jou liggaam se geheime superkrag is! Saam met Epi sal ons die geskiedenis van velkleur ondersoek en uitvind waarom velkleur nie jou gedrag beïnvloed nie.In Afrikaans vertaal deur Izak de Vries, met ’n voorwoord deur Michael Jonas, direkteur van die Afrikaanse Taalmonument en -museum.Trade Review“’n Uiters leersame publikasie met boeiende visuele elemente wat kan dien as ’n handigeopvoedkundige hulpmiddel, gegewe die voortdurend veranderende globale, tegnologiesgevorderde wêreld waarin mense met verskille kulturele, tale en voorkoms op ’n daagliksebasis met mekaar in veelvoudige ruimtes kontak maak of ontmoet […] sal dié uitstekendeinligtingshulpmiddel individue bemagtig deur met begrip en konteks in dié situasie op tetree.” – Michael Jonas, uit die voorwoordHierdie boek bied ’n lewensbelangrike verandering in ons uitkyk. Dit moet eintlik verpligteleesstof wees in elke skool en ouerhuis, want as ons ons toekoms wil verander, moet onsons kinders verander, of van die begin af reg leer. Kom ons doen dit reg. En onthou, dit isnet vel, my pel.” – Stefaans Coetzee“Drs. Jablonski en McGee skryf ’n wonderlike boek wat die krag van biologie kombineer mettoeganklike diskoerse wat op geregtigheid fokus. Hierdie boek is insiggewend envermaaklik, terwyl dit ook ruimte bied vir kinders om belangrike gesprekke oor ras te voer.” –Dr. Lynnette Mawhinney, professor in stedelike onderwys, skrywer van Lulu the One andOnly“Hoekom is ons verskillende kleure? Grootmense is dikwels stomgeslaan wanneer kinderssulke vrae vra en hierdie boek verskaf die antwoorde op ’n prettige, boeiende manier. Metlieflike illustrasies en ’n gesonde dosis humor, ontketen Dis net vel, my pel! belangrikegesprekke oor identiteit, biologie en, bowenal, ons gedeelde menswees.” – Uju Asika,skrywer van Bringing Up Race en A World for Me and You“’n Vriendelike en toeganklike inleiding tot die evolusie van velkleur. Antropoloog NinaJablonski en historikus Holly McGee maak gebruik van meer as 40 jaar se gesamentlikenavorsingservaring om lesers te wys wat die vel is, wat dit doen en hoe mense allerhandeverskillende velkleure ontwikkel het.” – World Kid Lit“Soms humoristies, soms ernstig: Hierdie boek kan help om rassisme onder peuters, tienersen almal tussenin te bekamp. Dit is pret en bevat belangrike feite oor die orgaan wat onsbedek, ook hoekom ons velle lyk soos hulle lyk.” – Kathy Stinson, The Bare Naked Book
£14.24
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Singily Skipping Along
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£17.95
Kids Can Press Inside Your Insides: A Guide to the Microbes That
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£17.05
Kids Can Press Bugs From Head to Tail
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£16.14
Owlkids Books Inc. Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Security
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£11.99
Greystone Books,Canada It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2023 AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science BooksAn illustrated book about the digestive system and microbiome for young readers, from famous (and funny) scientist Dr. Jennifer Gardy.Everybody eats, and everybody poops. Pretty ordinary stuff, right?But what happens in between is far from ordinary! That’s where your digestive system—also known as your gut—works its magic.It Takes Guts is an excellent, science-based resource for classroom learning and home-schooling for kids age 9 to 13, with information about: The surprising role that food and digestion play in your mood and immune system. The amazing tools your body uses to break down food including acids, which do their thing without burning a hole in your stomach! The incredible truth that not all bacteria is bad! Billions of “helpful bacteria” belong in your gut. And so much more! Dr. Jennifer Gardy also takes stomach-turning detours to investigate the science behind burps, barfs, and farts, proving that learning about the wonderful world of your gut—takes guts!Trade Review“Gardy has digested an impressive amount of information to produce a highly polished gem of a book.”—Quill & Quire STARRED review“Readers who have wondered how their bodies turn food into fuel and feces need look no further. All the juicy details are in this book. A fascinating, sometimes funny read that goes well beyond the scatological.”—Kirkus Reviews“Readers will come away from this lively anatomical odyssey marveling at the complex interplay of digestive organs, enzymes, and microbes ... [A] deliciously digestible disquisition.”—Booklist“What exactly is the science behind barfs and burps? And what about poop? Dr. Jennifer Gardy gives up all the juicy details on the magnificent human body.”—TinyBeans“Author Dr. Jennifer Gardy turns what would be a stinky situation into something almost magical, how your body’s organs work together to extract all the good stuff from food (like vitamins and minerals) and get rid of the waste by pooping it out.”—Romper“Packed with information…. Kids will enjoy the way the information is presented as well as the lighthearted tone…. entertaining, interesting, and informative. ...helpful to students who wonder about, or who are doing research on, this body system.”—School Library Connection“Perfect for a curious kid, this book doesn't take the humor out of the situation; instead, it lets kids find out how truly cool it all is.”—The Guam Daily Post“I wish my parents had read this book to me growing up. It would have made my time in medical school so much more productive, and made me a much better doctor after that. Should be mandatory reading in all schools.”—Dr. Alejandro Junger, author of Clean books and founder of the Clean Program
£16.75
Groundwood Books Boobies
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£14.99
Annick Press Ltd Extreme Abilities: Amazing Human Feats and the
Book SynopsisJoin author Galadriel Watson as she takes us on a journey of discovery—a tour of the human body’s amazing abilities, featuring masters of muscle, speed demons, brain bosses, and more! Extreme Abilities is a fun and fascinating survey of what humans are capable of, with examples from around the world and throughout history. Short sketches of famous individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, mixed with stories about the amazing physical feats of others not-so-famous, draw readers in and bring these astounding abilities to life in vivid color. Each chapter also features a section on how young readers can work at improving their own skills (and a section on how not to get hurt in the process), plus bite-sized related fast facts and sidebars. Easy-to-follow explanations of anatomy, physics, and other sciences are enhanced by Cornelia Li’s energetic and engaging artwork, and photos throughout further help to illustrate the awesome displays of the human body at work.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Taking It to the Max Chapter 1: Masters of Muscle Chapter 2: Pretzel People Chapter 3: Mind-boggling Memorizers Chapter 4: Ultra-long Experts Chapter 5: Brain/Body Bosses Chapter 6: Deep-sea Mermaids (and Men) Chapter 7: Speed Demons Chapter 8: Mathemagicians Chapter 9: Brave Balancers Acknowledgments Select Sources Index
£9.49
