Deze serie duikt in de ingewikkelde wonderen van het menselijk lichaam, van cellulaire functies tot complexe orgaansystemen. Elk deel biedt een gedetailleerde maar toegankelijke gids voor onze biologie, met de nieuwste wetenschappelijke ontdekkingen en verbluffende beelden. Het is perfect voor nieuwsgierige geesten die de mechanismen van hun eigen bestaan willen begrijpen. Ontdek de wonderen van het dagelijks leven en de geheimen voor het behoud van optimale gezondheid.
"Our world is awash with germs, viruses, and bacteria--tiny but powerful invaders that can make us sick. Fortunately, the human immune system mounts an amazing defense against all these attackers. Immunology will introduce you to the many strategies our bodies use to protect us, as well as the many things that can go wrong."--Provided by publisher
"Did you know that if you spend one hour reading this book, you'll move your eye muscles about 10,000 times? During that hour you'll also breathe air, hear sounds, and digest food, while your hair grows and your skin cells regenerate. Your neurons may even make a few new connections as you learn from what you read! In Body Systems, you can find out all about the systems of the human body and how they are constantly at work to keep you healthy, keep you growing, and make you who you are."--Provided by publisher
"Nobody likes to get sick! And yet, diseases are a constant source of fascination for us all. Whether it's the cold bug that kept you home from school or the genetic disease called hemophilia that sparked the Russian Revolution, human illnesses are an amazing and complex area of study. Diseases will introduce you to many ways in which the human body can malfunction, and also teach you about what doctors can do to fix it."--Provided by publisher
"Did you know that if all your blood vessels were laid out end-to-end, they would stretch all the way around the world, not just once but twice? Not only that--you are made up of millions of cells, many miles' worth of nerve fiber, and more than 20 feet of intestine. The human body is a truly amazing machine, capable of growth and self-repair. In this book, you can find out all about your insides and how they work."--Provided by publisher
"Viruses and bacteria are so small that you need a microscope to see them, and yet they are powerful enough to change the course of human history. Ancient epidemics like smallpox and the plague and current scourges like HIV/AIDS and cholera have profound impacts on the way we live today. Epidemics and Pandemics takes you through the science, history, and current status of the severe and often scary world of widespread outbreaks."--Provided by publisher