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The Human Body

A Pop-Up Guide to Anatomy
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The Human Body by Richard Walker is an engaging children's book that explores the incredible complexity of the human body. It presents fascinating facts and vivid illustrations that reveal how our bodies function, from the smallest cells to entire systems. This educational journey is designed to pique children's curiosity and encourage them to learn more about biology and health.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a young reader fascinated by the wonders of the human body. It offers an engaging and educational journey through anatomy, with colourful illustrations and simple explanations tailored for children. Perfect for sparking curiosity about how our bodies work!

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Explore the human body layer-by-layer in this eye-popping Victorian-inspired pop-up book.

Explore the human body layer-by-layer in this eye-popping Victorian-inspired pop-up book.

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It's 1839 and you are a medical student w orking on your first human body dissection! Under the w atchful eye of Dr W alker, peel the flaps back to reveal the inner w orkings of the human body, from bone and muscle, to the brain, eyes, heart, lungs and everything in-betw een. Victorian-inspired illustrations meet w ith medical notes and sketches to give a complete in-depth exploration of how the human body w orks.

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The Human Body by Richard Walker is lauded for its intricate paper engineering and Victorian-era artistic flair, providing a detailed, interactive exploration of human anatomy suitable for curious children aged 9-12. Reviews praise its educational and engaging approach, allowing readers to delve into the complexities of the body with flaps and pop-ups, echoing the experience of a 19th-century dissection under the guide of Dr Walker. The book is described as both informative and visually captivating, merging historical illustration with modern insights into the bodyโ€™s inner workings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787410589

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rachel Caldwell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 249.0mm

Height: 327.0mm

Weight: 770g

Pages: 16

About the Author

An expert on the human body, Richard Walker BSc, PhD, is a published author and editor of a number of children's and young adult books. After studying zoology, physiology and biochemistry, Richard enjoyed a successful career in teaching, before deciding to write full-time. Some of his published credits include; The Human Machine: An Owner's Guide, The Body, Encyclopedia of the Human Body and Dr. Frankenstein's Human Body Book.

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