We all know the limits of our own bodies. That's what makes these unusual examples so incredible. Readers will be amazed by these mysteries of the human bodyfeats of strength, spontaneous combustion, human hibernation, sleepwalking, firewalkers, human pincushions, colored sweat, skin-shredding, human magnets, and feral, or wild, children. View More...
Scientists have only started to unravel the secrets of the human brain over the past few decades. This fascinating book describes experiences common to many people that our brains tell us are happening but which can't yet be explained. Read about deja vu, premonitions, near-death experiences, hypnotism, and more! View More...
Nowadays, going to the dentist is a safe and usually painless experience. But that wasn't always the case. In past centuries, the only cure for a decayed tooth was to yank it out - without anaesthetic, and with only the beating of a drum to numb your senses and drown out your screams. Read on, if you dare - and learn how lucky we are to live in modern times. View More...
How does blood travel around the body? What makes our arms and legs move? How do our senses work? Inside this book, find out how the body works and what lies under the skin. It explains how our bodies move, how the brain sends messages around our bodies and how life starts. With 100 super stickers and over 30 pages packed with brilliant body facts! View More...
The brain is an amazing piece of the human body. It forms part of the central nervous system and is housed inside the skull. It controls our mental and physical actions, as well as storing our memories. It helps us make sense of the world and enhances our experience of life. It is amazingly complex, especially when compared to animals. Yet animals have brains that are special in their own way. Welcome to the fascinating world of The Brainy Book. View More...
