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by Paul Ian Cross (Author), Steve Brown (Illustrator)
A whirlwind tour of everything that's disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body.
A 2023 CBC Favorites Librarian Winner
Kids will find out everything about poop, pus and boogers, while learning a whole lot about how our bodies work hard in hundreds of fascinating ways to keep us alive. With tons of hilarious and informative illustrations, it includes flashes of Paul Ian Cross's trademark laugh-out-loud humor, in-depth knowledge and infectious optimism.
The perfect funny, accessible way for kids to discover everything they ever wanted to know about the human body but were too grossed-out to ask!
From the author-illustrator team of How to Vanquish a Virus.
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: AWESOME ANATOMY
Chapter 2: BRILLIANT BRAIN
Chapter 3: SKELETON SALUTE
Chapter 4: SUPER SKIN
Chapter 5: SENSATIONAL SENSES
Chapter 6: YOU'RE ALL HEART
Chapter 7: LOVELY LUNGS
Chapter 8: AMAZING ABDOMEN
Chapter 9: GORGEOUS GUTS
Chapter 10: BABY BOOM
Chapter 11: MARVELOUS MINDS, SWEET DREAMS
Chapter 12: BODY BEAUTIFUL
Author Biography
Paul Ian Cross (Author) Dr. Paul Ian Cross lives in London and holds a degree in Microbiology, a Master's in Clinical Research and a PhD in science communication: presenting to non-scientists. He enjoys introducing children to the wonders of science. As a previous reluctant reader, he also aims to help them gain confidence with reading. He is the author of How To Vanquish a Virus and Bodies, Brains and Bogies for Welbeck.Steve Brown (Illustrator) Steve Brown is an accomplished illustrator who has worked with many publishers in the UK and the US, including Welbeck, Scholastic, Hachette Children's, Harper Collins, Maverick, Oxford University Press and many more.
