"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...

Contains facts about lions and tigers, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

Few of us realize what strange wet miracles of science operate inside us after every meal. In her trademark style, Mary Roach investigates the beginning, and end, of our food, addressing such questions as why crunchy food is so appealing, how much we can eat before our stomachs burst, and whether constipation killed Elvis.

Explores the human body, presenting information on the framework, systems, and senes of the body and how they work.

"... graphs, maps, and symbols illustrate essential facts, from the tips of the toes to the hairs on the head"--P. [4] of cover.

Simple text and colorful pictures teach young readers about their mouths.

Describes the anatomy of many animal species and explains how their bodies work to help them survive. Covers such animals as birds, butterflies, elephants, crocodiles, and wolves, and includes color photos, illustrations, and diagrams.

"An interactive picture book that encourages readers to sing and dance to celebrate every body part"--

A biography of the first woman doctor in the United States.