See how the body works its magic to help you move, hear, breathe, grow and much more. Packed with facts, diagrams, info-graphicsand photos, this is the perfect introduction to the amazing human body. The many parts of the body form a network of systems that work together to keep you alive and active. Each chapter focuses on a different system: Outer Body, Nervous System, Skeleton and Muscles, Breathing System, Heart and Blood, Digestive System, Urinary System, Growing and Changing. Body maps are included to show how organs and systems all function together. The mechanics of the human body are described in concise and easy-to understand text while info- graphics and photographs bring the various systems to life. Fact panels provide fascinating snippets of extra information.This title is part of the 50 Things You Should Know About series.

Author Biography

ANGELA ROYSTON has written lots of science books for children, including several series on the human body, health, animals, ecology and space. She grew up in Scotland and now lives in London. Angela enjoys travelling, walking, reading and spending time with her family.