Unbelievable facts about an amazing specimen--YOU!
Most of us eat, run, or sleep without thinking about it. But our bodies
are masterful machines of intricate design that perform amazing feats
daily.
The fifth book in Annick's successful 50 Questions series guides readers
through the details of how our bodies function, from the miracles of
genetics, to immune cells shaped like sea monsters.
With her engaging, lucid style, Lloyd Kyi incorporates recent scientific
research to explain our body's complex workings. Kids will love fnding
the answers to questions such as:
- Do blood cells travel single fle? (In our capillaries, blood cells
have to squeeze through one at a time.)
- How is your spine like a racetrack? (Messages race down the nerves in
your spinal cord faster than a NASCAR driver.)
- Is your brain like plastic? (Your brain's ability to change is called
"plasticity.")
- Are there aliens inside you? (The invasion of microscopic living
organisms started the moment you were born.)
You'll discover how people avoided epidemics in ancient Pakistan and why
your goldfish can see things you can't. Hilarious illustrations will
keep kids laughing as they learn.