"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. 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)...

"Illustrates the major systems of the human body and defines their roles"--

"Presents more than 100 facts about the human body in a unique layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers"--

"Presents more than 100 facts about the human mind in a unique layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers."--

"Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body-- covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs!"--

Everybody has a body, and each body is different. Sometimes the differences mean certain kids have challenges. In this book you can meet some kids who face challenges and find out about their differences--as well as all the things everybody has in common. "This photo picture book looks at differences in bodies, with photos of children with many different challenges including various physical disparities, learning differences, and medical conditions"--...