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The Human Machine
Richard Walker
80 pages | 276x219mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-911677-5 | Paperback
Publication Date: 01 May 2008
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£9.99
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Children aged 8+ years
A fresh look at the human body, treating it as the machine of life
The
Ultimate Machine
uses an innovative handbook/manual approach to explore an incredibly complex and sophisticated piece of engineering - the human body. Entertaining and informative in equal measure,
The Ultimate Machine
introduces readers to the body's operating and maintenance systems, and all its key components. As well as an essential guide to the body's main design features - for example its powerful sensory devices and incredibly fast on-board computer - the book explores a wealth of other fascinating subjects. High-interest spreads include
survival mode
(how the body deals with extreme conditions),
shut-down mode
(the mysteries of sleep revealed),
troubleshooting tips
(how to keep the body in tip-top condition) and
future upgrades
(designer bodies and implanted chips).
Features
Refreshingly original take on this familiar subject
Attention-grabbing illustrations
Lively, fact-filled text
A range of interactive features to fire the imagination and involve the reader
Comprehensive coverage of the subject
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