A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works.

•  Engaging, friendly text and clear, simple explanations
•  Experiments and activities show how to take your own pulse, test your reaction time and fool your brain with optical illusions
•  Amazing facts and records, including the world’s tallest man, the oldest person ever and the longest fingernails on record
•  Recommended, regularly reviewed websites and downloadable pictures can be accessed via links at www.usborne.com/quicklinks