A Really Short Journey Through the Body
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A Really Short Journey Through the Body
A Really Short Journey Through the Body
A Really Short Journey Through the Body by Bill Bryson and Emma Young is a delightful and enlightening exploration of the human body, tailored specifically for younger readers. This fully illustrated edition is an engaging adaptation of Bryson's bestselling work, plunging into the intricate and awe-inspiring workings of our bodies. With wit and charm, the authors guide readers through an array of fascinating topics, from the mysteries of our brains to the wonders of the digestive system, providing a comprehensive tour from head to toe without overwhelming with complexity.
Have you ever wondered why the skin is the largest organ of our body? Or how our brains have the incredible ability to predict future events? Curious about why our eyes are structured back-to-front? This book addresses these questions and more, making scientific facts both accessible and enjoyable for children. Through a blend of humour and insight, Bryson and Young unravel the secrets of the human body in a way that both educates and entertains.
Brimming with vibrant full-colour illustrations, A Really Short Journey Through the Body is packed with astonishing facts and eye-popping numbers. Children will marvel at the massive number of microbes that inhabit their bodies and be amazed by the minute size of these microorganisms. The blend of large and small numerical insights makes the information tangible and relatable for young minds.
This non-fiction marvel by globally acclaimed author Bill Bryson, with contributions from Emma Young, truly celebrates the most remarkable entity we live with every day – our own bodies. It is an invitation to embark on an educational journey that fosters curiosity, wonder, and a greater understanding of human biology, making it a perfect addition to any young reader's library.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241606247
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 229.0mm
Height: 297.0mm
Weight: 642g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and was the biggest selling non-fiction book of its decade in the UK. His new book The Body- A Guide for Occupants was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and is an international bestseller. Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.
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