"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"--

Learn about the human body, its inner workings, how it protects and repairs itself, and the systems that enable humans to live. See how the skeleton keeps the body together, learn hair-raising facts about skin, and discover the trillions of cells that make up the body.

"Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body--covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs!"--Provided by publisher.

Part memoir, part scientific investigation, Racing the Clock is the book biologist and natural historian Bernd Heinrich has been waiting his entire life to write. A dedicated and accomplished marathon (and ultra-marathon) runner who won his first marathon at age thirty-nine, Heinrich looks deeply at running, aging, and the body, exploring the unresolved relationship between metabolism, diet, exercise, and age. Why do some bodies age differently than...

"Are you curious about what your body looks like under your skin? Do you wonder where your food goes after you eat it? Check out what's happening inside your body with this kid's anatomy book. You'll take a tour of your tissues, organs, muscles, and bones, and find out how they work together to help you move, think, and grow"--

Thanks to the incredible popularity of the exercise ball, millions of Americans have discovered the benefits of stability training--simultaneously strengthening primary muscles, stabilizer muscles, and the body's core. But the ball was just the start. This book takes balance training to the next level by offering a full range of exercises, including those incorporating cool, new pieces of equipment such as the balance cushion, the BOSU, the Balance...

Set off on a head-to-toe adventure through the human body with this brilliant body book. With over 20 anatomical diagrams, young readers can explore different parts of the body in a series of double page illustrations. Engaging text, fun facts and plenty of activity panels offer a fun-filled introduction to each of the bodys systems. Includes a colorful body systems wall poste

"A book that actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help of some truly unique illustrations and some very small people!"--Provided by publisher.

A leading neuroscientist draws on physics, linguistics, psychology, education, and other disciplines to explain the inner workings of the human brain and explore the role of neuroscience in daily life. Where do our thoughts come from? How do we make choices and trust our judgments? What is the role of the unconscious? Can we manipulate our dreams? In this mind-bending international bestseller, award-winning neuroscientist Mariano Sigman explores the...

"From the founder of HelloFlo, a modern and insightful guide to periods and puberty for a new generation. When will I get boobs? Does wearing a tampon hurt? What's the deal with menstrual cups? Seriously, when will I get boobs? Honest, funny, and unafraid of the messy, real-life facts about a girl's changing body, this is definitely not your mother's puberty book. HelloFlo founder Naama Bloom's mission is to create informed, empowered young women...