"This book would be a great start for younger readers with a budding interest in human anatomy."--School Library Journal

"[A] thorough overview of the human body and its many functions."--Booklist

Featuring amazing CGI illustrations, stunning photography and cutting-edge information, it explains every aspect of how your body works.

This encyclopedia contains the most up-to-date information on everything from the inner workings of a cell, to how the heart pumps blood around the body, to the neuron fireworks in your brain. Find out how your 206 bones work with over 600 muscles to get you moving, why we laugh, cry, and hiccup, and even how to fuel and exercise your body to stay healthy.

Unlike older encyclopedias, The Ultimate Human Body Encyclopedia has been built from the ground up to be inclusive of every human body, regardless of disability, gender, age and ethnicity. It's the only human body book young readers need.