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English
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Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Brysonesque anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular....
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Language
English
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New York Times Bestseller
New York Times Notable Book of 2016
NPR Great Read of 2016
Economist Best Books of 2016
Brain Pickings Best Science Books of 2016
Smithsonian Best Books about Science of 2016
Science Friday Best Science Book of 2016
A Mother Jones Notable Read of 2016
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English
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""To build a world that works for everyone, we must first make the radical decision to love every facet of ourselves. . . . 'The body is not an apology' is the mantra we should all embrace." -Kimberlae Crenshaw, legal scholar and founder and Executive Director, African American Policy Forum"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Takes readers on a tour of the 12 most incredible facts about the human body. Discover what makes the human body amazing, from billions of miles of DNA and gallons of blood to tentacle-like tongues and even the ability to glow.
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Open up the huge fold-out pages to discover the remarkable ways the human body works. Explore a giant skeleton, find out what's inside your head and see what happens to the food you eat. -- Back cover.
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Language
English
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"Drawing upon an incredible range of cutting-edge science, real-life examples, and personal experience, Simon Roberts explores the complexity of even the simplest of tasks that humans perform every day and explains how, with a greater awareness of the processes at work, we can tap into our full potential and excel in any area of our lives"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
2nd edition, enhanced and updated.
Physical Desc
528 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"Understand the human body as never before, from the smallest components of a cell to complex body systems. Explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity through virtually life-size 3-D illustrations and scans. Discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why"--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher
QEB Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Take a deep breath and explore your lungs, then follow your food as it travels through your body. Let your mind boggle at what your brain can do! Go on a journey of discovery to find out your body's amazing secrets.
19) Carved in bone
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Series
Body farm mysteries volume 1
Language
English
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Investigation of the discovery of a woman's body, mummified after 30 years in a Tennessee cave, brings forensic anthropologist Bill Brockton of the Body Farm into conflict with inhabitants of a remote mountain community. The county's uncooperative sheriff and incompetent deputy threaten to derail the investigation, as do Brockton's personal demons-- lingering guilt over the death of his wife and the fury of a medical examiner whom Brockton opposes...
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