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This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvellous medicine, and record-breaking feats. The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the human body. Little learners can easily digest scientific information with this breakdown of how our bodies work and all the complex mechanisms that are inside us. Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep them entertained, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that support the curriculum. Get ready for a scientific adventure and investigate the ins and outs of the human body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes! This human body encyclopedia for children offers: - Fun facts about bones, blood, body bugs, amazing medical moments, and more!- An inclusive approach, with disabilities, neurodiversity, and physical differences represented throughout the book. - Chapters focusing on anatomical journeys around the body, skeletal framework, body parts and system, the senses, common health problems, and healthy living. - Colourful illustrations which go alongside fascinating information about the body. This bumper book for little learners that's bursting with facts about what goes on in our insides. Follow your food on a journey through the body. Discover what's going on when you cough and sneeze. Learn about incredible, life-changing medical discoveries from ancient history to the present day. Marvel at record-breaking human bodies, and see how animals compare!More in the seriesMy Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia is part of the educational My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
About the author
Bipasha Choudhury BSc, MSc, MBChB, PhD has a PhD in Medical Education. She is a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at the University of Manchester.
Andrea Mills has written a variety of children's books for DK.
Kristina Routh MBChB?, MPH is a fully qualified physician who works as a medical writer and consultant. She has over 20 years of experience working with publishers to ensure medical accuracy of health and human body books.
Sammy Kornhauser is a qualified teacher, HR professional, Equality Act Specialist, and musician. He is a senior consultant with Disability Rights UK (DRUK), and a D&I strategy Manager for HSBC through AMS.
Dominique Lowenthal has worked with the NHS and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. She is also an independent consultant working on educational projects about healthcare.
Summary
This exciting introduction to the human body is brimming with super senses, marvellous medicine, and record-breaking feats.
The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Very Important Human Body is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds with a unique approach to the human body. Little learners can easily digest scientific information with this breakdown of how our bodies work and all the complex mechanisms that are inside us.
Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep them entertained, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that support the curriculum. Get ready for a scientific adventure and investigate the ins and outs of the human body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes!
This human body encyclopedia for children offers:
- Fun facts about bones, blood, body bugs, amazing medical moments, and more!
- An inclusive approach, with disabilities, neurodiversity, and physical differences represented throughout the book.
- Chapters focusing on anatomical journeys around the body, skeletal framework, body parts and system, the senses, common health problems, and healthy living.
- Colourful illustrations which go alongside fascinating information about the body.
This bumper book for little learners that's bursting with facts about what goes on in our insides. Follow your food on a journey through the body. Discover what's going on when you cough and sneeze. Learn about incredible, life-changing medical discoveries from ancient history to the present day. Marvel at record-breaking human bodies, and see how animals compare!
More in the series
My Very Important Human Body Encyclopedia is part of the educational My Very Important Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
