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What Matters Most?: Human Body Bits

Series: What Matters Most?
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Learn about the human body by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Brain is sure that he is the most important part in the human... Read More
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Learn about the human body by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!

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Learn about the human body by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!

This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Brain is sure that he is the most important part in the human body, after all he is in charge, but what about the heart - she's always pumping -and blood cells are convinced they are the most hard-working! So which body part really matters most?

What Matters Most is a series of humorous books for children that explain science processes with lively comic artwork and show why variety is important. Titles in the series:

Body Bits

Energy and Power

Gravity and other Forces

Materials

Plant Parts

The Sun, the Moon and the Planets

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526324221

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nigel Baines
  • Illustrated by Nigel Baines

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Paul Mason

About the Author

Paul Mason (Author)

Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

Nigel Baines (Illustrator)

Nigel Baines is an experienced illustrator and book designer who has worked for various trade publishing houses. He is a keen walker and would like to spend half the year living on top of the Andes. His other great loves are Grantham Town Football Club and any kind of travel.

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