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Books in Inside the Human Body series

  • Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 3: The Nervous System

    Gomdori Co, Hyun-Dong Han

    Paperback (No Starch Press, Oct. 4, 2013)
    Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 3 concludes our incredible tour of the human body with a wild ride through the nervous system. When Geo and Dr. Brain find themselves inside Phoebe’s brain, they must brave shocking electrical signals and navigate a maze of neurons and synapses.Will the dynamic duo finally escape? And what’s the matter with Phoebe, anyway? As you follow this up-close exploration of Phoebe’s brain, you’ll learn how the brain and nervous system work.Have you ever wondered...–How your body protects your brain?–Why your leg "falls asleep" when you sit in one position for too long?–How CT scans, MRIs, EEGs, and PET scans work?–Why humans have such big cerebrums compared to other animals?–What your spinal cord and brain stem do?–What kinds of new techniques doctors invent to diagnose and treat their patients?For ages 8+Translated by Army Chung
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  • Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 1: The Digestive System

    Gomdori Co, Hyun-Dong Han

    Paperback (No Starch Press, Oct. 4, 2013)
    Survive! Inside the Human Body, Volume 1 begins an epic journey through the human body with a look at the digestive system. This lively, full-color science comic explores Phoebe’s insides after she accidentally swallows a microscopic ship. The only problem? Dr. Brain (the ship’s eccentric inventor) and Phoebe’s friend Geo are on board!Geo and Dr. Brain must avoid danger at every turn—like hazardous stomach acid and feeding parasites. (Ew!) Will they escape? You've got a front-row seat as they travel through Phoebe’s esophagus, stomach, and intestines.Have you ever wondered...–How antacids work?–How our bodies break down food and absorb nutrients?–Why we have sphincters?–How the stomach protects itself from its own acid?–How doctors cure patients who have parasites living in their digestive systems?–Why we have trillions of friendly microbes living inside of us?For ages 8+Translated by Army Chung
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  • Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 2: The Circulatory System

    Gomdori Co, Hyun-Dong Han

    Paperback (No Starch Press, Oct. 4, 2013)
    In this volume, our heroes Geo and Dr. Brain face hostile white blood cells, Phoebe’s powerful heartbeat, and a bruise that threatens to suck them out of the bloodstream and leave them stranded forever! As you follow their fast-paced comic adventure through Phoebe’s blood, heart, and lungs, you’ll learn all about the human circulatory system.Have you ever wondered...–How your heartbeat keeps a steady pace?–Why your blood forms a scab after you get a cut or scrape?–How your body defends itself against bacteria and other intruders?–How children inherit their blood types from their parents?–How your muscles and brain get the oxygen and nutrients they need to survive?–How the body filters out toxins in food before they reach your bloodstream?For ages 8+Translated by Army Chung
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  • Human Reproduction and Development

    A. Cassan

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Discover how human life is created by the body's reproductive system.This title is available only in the U.S. and Canada.
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  • The Brain

    Adolfo Cassan

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Take a tour of this fascinating organ, which distinguishes humans from all other life-forms.
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  • Muscular and Skeletal Systems

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (New Forest Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Introduces the muscular and skeletal systems of the human body, discusses how the skin, muscles, and bone work together, and explains why people shiver when they are cold.
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  • Digestive and Reproductive Systems

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (New Forest Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Introduces the digestive and reproductive systems of the body, including the importance of nutrition, the responsibilities of the liver and kidneys, and stages of human development from conception to adult.
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  • Circulatory System

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (New Forest Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Introduces the circulatory system and discusses how the respiratory system works with it to provide oxygen to all parts of the human body.
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  • The Eye: The Physiology of Human Perception

    Kara Rogers

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Explores the parts of the eye and how they function, including information on diseases and illnesses.
  • The Senses

    Adolfo Cassan

    Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Introduces the structure and function of the parts of the body that make up the senses of sight, hearing, balance, touch, smell, and taste, and discusses related topics.
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  • Nervous System

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (New Forest Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Introduces the nervous system, explains its parts and how they function, and describes how it works with the five senses.
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  • The Endocrine System

    Kara Rogers

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Dec. 15, 2011)
    Introduces the components, functions, glands, diseases, and disorders of the endocrine system.