The ultimate body book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Body is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2.
This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and amazing fact panels to explain everything from the workings of the brain to medicine and health. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick.
Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Body:
• Body structure: Anatomy, DNA and Skin
• Musculoskeletal system: The skeleton, Joints and Muscles
• Nervous system: Central nervous system, The brain and Motor nerves
• Circulatory system: Circulation, The heart, Veins and Blood groups
• Immune system: Antibodies, Allergies and Vaccination
• Respiratory system: The lungs, Breathing, Coughing and hiccups
• Digestive and urinary systems: Teeth and gums, The liver and The kidneys
• Hormones and metabolism: The menstrual cycle, Reproduction and Temperature
• Health and disease: Diet, Viruses and Therapies
Amazing facts for kids to learn include:
• The reproductive system is the only system that can be removed without threatening life.
• In a fully grown adult, the digestive tract is about 7 m long.
• Most plants can make 20 amino acids, but humans can only make 11.
