Fascinating Facts: The Human Body

Which muscle is the strongest? How do wounds heal? What are chromosomes? Bone structure, the heart, circulation, nerves, the brain, breathing, the immune systems and digestion - this exciting reference book offers boys and girls from the age of 8 and over a comprehensive insight into fascinating workings of the human body. Striking photographs and detailed illustrations demonstrate the structure and mechanics of everything from the body's sensory organs to its reproductive system.