This book lets us peer into the world of microbes--not as germs to be eradicated, but as invaluable parts of our lives--allowing us to see how ubiquitous and vital microbes are: they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our food, educate our immune systems, guide our behavior, bombard our genomes with their genes, and grant us incredible abilities. While much of the prevailing discussion around the microbiome has focused on its implications...

Illustrations help offer an inside look at how the human body works, describing how the brain works to control the other body systems, how nails and hair grow, why bones break and how they mend, and how the heart and lungs transport oxygen to the rest of the body.

"This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain. Simple but beautifully illustrated metaphors explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use brain cells to accomplish them. From the senses to sleep, memories to making decisions, this book brings the wonder of brains and brain science to life"--

Explains the hows, whys and wherefores of defecation.

Discover the secrets and myths about animal senses. From the simplest amoeba to the brightest ape, learn the simple truths about how animals operate.

Uses a Nanocam and 3-D pictures to show how your body functions and its amazing body's defenses.