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Factology: The Human Body is a fact-packed introduction to anatomy presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.
Did you know there are more nerve cells in your body than stars in the Milky Way?
Tour the world's most incredible living machine: the human body. You're a magnificent mass of weird and wonderful cells (and smells!), and we're peeling back every layer to show you what goes on in your insides.
This visually stunning science guide explores:
- the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
- the vital organs from the heart to the brain
- the secrets behind how your senses work
Plus, much, much more!
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
This book includes the following:
- Dazzling full-color photographs and illustrations
- Easy-to-follow, bite-sized text
- Easy-to-absorb designs
“Move over National Geographic Kids, Button Books is about to knock you off your pedestal. The Factology book series excelled in eye-catching design and tons of facts… kids will love pouring over all of these cool facts!”—Imagination Soup
"Factology: The Human Body concentrates on all things to do with our body from organs through to DNA...As with all the books in this series there is a glossary and a quiz."—Happy Families
“Factology is a brand new series of fact-packed information books. Each volume provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.”—@play.to.learn.with.katy
"There is something for everyone in each book...packed with plenty of interesting information, facts, maps, timelines, statistics, quizzes and illustrations."—@the_treasure_outdoors
"We absolutely adore this series! They are immersive, educational and so much fun!"—@inclusive_childrens_books
“...All four of these books [Ancient Egypt, Space, Bugs, The Human Body] are absolute nonfiction stars. Seriously, I could go on and on about these books. The graphics are incredibly eye-catching...There is so much information packed into these pages - and there are activities included in the books as well!”—@picturebookplaydate
“If, like me, you're a huge fan of the Great Lives in Graphics series, then you'll love these new Factology titles. They are presented in a similarly engaging infographic style, including timelines, maps, statistics and illustrated facts, but are designed for slightly older readers [8+] which is seen in the denser text. They're also fantastic models for publishing non-fiction written pieces.”—@mrsbrownsbookbox
“FANTASTIC SERIES ALERT! I had to wrangle these away from my 8-year-old long enough to review them – highly recommend. They are fascinating, fun, detailed and perfect for curious littles! Which would the kiddo in your life reach for first?”—@picturebookrecommendations
“Throwing the series spotlight this week on the brand new Factology information books from @gmcpublications. Unlock the greatest secrets, delve beneath the surface, travel back in time and open up a world of information. Presented in a concise and accessible way with a super visual format filled with maps, timelines, quizzes and stats, all set amongst the immersive artwork and photography.”—@raising_bookworms
“Each of these books is brilliant to pick up and dip into but I can see that each book will also be such a valuable resource as my children go through KS2 and KS3. They would make a great addition to a school library.”—@family_book_club_
“A new educational series that opens up a whole world of information. It is illustrated non-fiction mini-encyclopedias that introduces to a variety of exciting & engaging #STEM & historical subjects.”—@stylishmodernmotherhood
"Not only do [the Factology books] look aesthetically pleasing on the shelf with their bold and colourful spines, they're also helpful kids NonFiction books to have at hand, perfect for a school library of to support learning at home."—@mini.midnight.reads
“I especially loved large pages full of actual photos, statistics, maps, and timelines. This series has all of that!”—@houstonlibraryfinds
“I think these are absolutely brilliant for classrooms, as well as libraries. They are beautifully illustrated and full of amazing facts and subject knowledge.”—@misswynnreads__
“The Factology series is phenomenal! These books are jam-packed with facts, visuals, and fascinating scientific information for young learners. Each book is like a mini encyclopedia on the topic.”—@kidscornerbookclub
“Each [Factology book] is filled with graphics, facts, photographs and even a quiz to test your knowledge at the end, should you wish! Each also has a handful of activity suggestions sprinkled throughout.”—@mini.midnight.reads
All systems go 6
Get under the skin 8
Hair we go 11
Take a skip around the skeleton 14
Muscle power! 18
Your mind-blowing brain 22
Love your heart 26
Breathe easy 30
Your super stomach 32
How your body works 34
The history of humankind 36
Where do we come from? 38
Baby steps 40
Walk of life 42
Dive into DNA 44
Ready for battle 46
You are what you eat 48
Get moving! 52
Eye eye! 54
What’s that smell? 58
That’s tasty! 62
Get in touch 66
Ear we go! 68
Lights out! 72
Germ alert! 76
Marvellous medicine 78
The history of medicine 80
Life-saving machines 84
Tropical terrors 88
Human body quiz 92
Answers & glossary 94
Index 96