"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)...

A special field trip on the magic school bus allows Ms. Frizzle's class to get a first-hand look at major parts of the body and how they work.

Describes the various parts of the human body and the jobs that each part performs while also suggesting ways to care for the body and keep it well.

Tackles the weird questions about the human body that everyone's curious about including goose bumps, vampire fangs, eccentric eyeballs, wiggling ears, recyclable muscles, extra toes, and other mysteries.

In this second exercise, you'll find another 15 questions to test your knowledge of genetics. Topics include Punnett squares, genotypes and phenotypes, dominant and recessive alleles, and co-dominance.

"Answers common questions young readers have about the human body"--

Introduces basic facts about the human body with instructions for related experiments and projects.

"This tutorial module focuses on the basics of anatomy, physiology, disease states, and drug actions that you'll need to know to succeed as a pharmacy technician and pass the PTCE or ExCPT." --

If you're preparing for an important nursing or allied health program entrance exam and need extra help with human anatomy and physiology topics, this second set of focused practice questions is for you! Includes detailed answer explanations for each question and an instant diagnostic score report to help pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses.--Publisher.

"A clear and straightforward explanation of genetics in this new edition of the popular 101 series. Our genetic makeup determines so much about who we are, and what we pass on to our children--from eye color, to height, to health, and even our longevity. Genetics 101 breaks down the science of how genes are inherited and passed from parents to offspring, what DNA is and how it works, how your DNA affects your health, and how you can use your personal...