"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)...

"Repetitive, rhythmic text celebrates the body parts that humans and animals have in common. On each spread, large photographs feature animals and children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, focusing on a different body part each time. A final spread directed at caregivers shares age-appropriate enrichment activities."--

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

Examines the genetic traits of body parts, including the way joints bend and the different inherited aspects of the hand.

"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!"--

Look inside the human body with the magic three-colour lens in this follow up to the internationally best-selling Illuminature. X-ray the body from head to toe and discover how your body works. Use the red lens to reveal the skeleton, look through the green lens to see how the muscles work, and x-ray your organs with the blue lens to discover how they work day and night to keep you alive.

An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood, and creativity.--Publisher.