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Super Human Encyclopedia: Discover the Amazing Things Your Body Can Do (DK Super Nature Encyclopedias)

Super Human Encyclopedia: Discover the Amazing Things Your Body Can Do (DK Super Nature Encyclopedias)

DK
Current price: $24.99
Publication Date: September 1st, 2014
Publisher:
DK Children
ISBN:
9781465424457
Pages:
208

Description

Be astounded at the human body, from head to toe, and discover how extraordinary you really are!

From the human brain to muscles and bones, Super Human Encyclopedia explains the extraordinary processes behind the human body. Learn loads of interesting facts, from how we keep cool and how memories are made to how the human body fights infection and how many muscles we use to smile.

Full of colorful images, fun diagrams, and awesome information, this indispensable family reference also explores how some people seem to have super abilities. Find out about the extraordinary people who can jump farther, run faster, react quicker, and much more – and learn the science behind their amazing talents. 

Whatever you want to know, Super Human Encyclopedia is a fascinating guide to how amazing the human body is and how it works.

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.