Books with title Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 2: The Circulatory System

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

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

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