Secret Worlds: Body Bones, Muscle, Blood and Other Body Bits - Softcover

Richard Walker

9780789479686: Secret Worlds: Body Bones, Muscle, Blood and Other Body Bits

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789479680 ISBN 13: 9780789479686

Publisher: DK Children, 2001

It's a weird world out there... dazzle your friends with wacky facts and more from this mega new series. Did you know... The smallest bone in your body, the stirrup bone, lives deep inside your ear. A sneeze can burst through your nostrils at an astonishing 160 mph. A nerve impulse takes on hundredth of a second to travel from your big toe to your spinal cord. A full-color, fun, and informative series, Secret Worlds offers a chance to get your teeth deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Every title has: Easy-to-read narrative text written by a specialist who combines expert knowledge with an entertaining and fresh style. Superb color photography that entices the reader into the subject world with close-up views and dramatic shots. Weird World feature boxes that reveal a wealth of wacky facts. Tried-and-tested websites to check out the latest info. A mega reference section with even more facts and figures for the enthusiast. Suitable for children aged ten and up -- as well as every other family member who is curious about the subject.

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About the Author:

Dr. Richard Walker -- Author -- has taught biology at the high-school and college levels, and is the author of many biological books. Dr. Gabrielle Murphy -- Consultant -- is a specialist in infection and immunology, a medical consultant, and an author.

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