First Encyclopedia of the Human Body

A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams, stunning scans, x-rays and microscope images of the human body. Engaging text and clear, simple explanations of all the main bodily functions. Includes amazing facts, a glossary of body words, a comprehensive index and internet links to recommended websites at Usborne Quicklinks.

Chapters in this book include:
- Inside your body
- Your brain and nerves
- Seeing
- Hearing
- Taste and smell
- Touch
- Skin
- Hair and nails
- Bones
- Joints
- Muscles
- Blood
- Your heart
- Breathing
- Your voice
- Teeth
- What happens to food?
- Water in your body
- Hormones
- Genes
- Babies
- Growing and changing
- Staying healthy
- Healthy eating
- Germs
- Seeing a doctor
- Looking inside
- Going to a hospital
- Body words