Science & Technology > Human Body

Science at your fingertips. People often describe Klutz books as hands-on, but we've never been quite this literal about it before. The Hand Book comes with a life-sized skeleton hand. It's an irresistible invitation to find out what goes on under your skin. Assembling the 22 snap-together, custom-molded bones is rewarding in itself. And when you're done, you've got a scientifically accurate, movable model on a sturdy display stand, ready to help you discover what makes your own hands so remarkable. Working in collaboration with a ... read more

Museum quality replica of a homo neanderthalensis skelton in matrix. Excavate the 11 pieces and make a 21cm high cave man skeleton. Hammer and chisel included. Ages 6+.

This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, this book combines cartoons with facts and simple analogies to provide an introduction to the mysteries of ... read more

Presents an amazing pop-up skeleton, amazing pictures, fantastic pull-out pages, fun quizzes and masses of fascinating facts that take your child on an interactive trip around the human body. This title lets them find out more about the each organ in the body, how different muscles work, how the body is pieced together and more.

Build a brain, then pick it apart ! The Amazing Squishy Brain is a 24-piece, anatomically correct model with a moving mandible (jawbone)! Experience our bodys squishy gray matter while you build and learn. The anatomically correct 8-piece transparent skull fits together at the sutures, with 8 squishy brain parts, 2 squishy eyeballs, and 4 vertebrae pieces with spinal cord The kitset includes a base for the skull to sit on, and forceps, scalpel, and tweezers. Also included is a 32-page, fully-illustrated book Heads Up, by Ben ... read more

An interesting take on exploring global issues through maps, figures, images, statistics and extensive lists of facts. Despite medical advances, infectious diseases continue to claim lives around the world. Millions die each year from AIDS, malaria, yellow fever, cholera and measles. This book looks at the causes of disease, how they spread and the dangers of a worldwide pandemic. It examines how we can prevent the spread of disease through better public health, education and vaccination.

Written in Bones brings together a team of international experts to show how the careful study of bones can reveal a compelling picture of the lives, cultures and beliefs of ancient societies.

A new 21st century series from Ticktock exploring the facts behind the science issues that affect the world in the 21st century. Profiles of scientists working in the field and new developments and discoveries are included. Loaded with information and well laid out with clear diagrams and photographs on each page.

A new 21st century series from Ticktock exploring the facts behind the science issues that affect the world in the 21st century. Profiles of scientists working in the field and new developments and discoveries are included. Loaded with information and well laid out with clear diagrams and photographs on each page.

Explore the human body with this 38cm human skeleton model kitset. The arms and legs are moveable, and a stand is included. Comes with assembly instructions. Ages 8+

32-piece model brain, with display stand. Ages 6+.

<p>This book is packed with tricks and experiments that involve the five senses, anatomy, physiology, nutrition and physical challenges, gadgets (like a reaction timer) to make, plus optical illusions. For example - sight: disappearing dot - find the blind spot in your eye; hearing: hearing bells - make a coat-hanger sound like a church bell; taste: sweeter sugar - convert ordinary sugar to 'invert sugar', which is 20% sweeter; smell: smelly family - identify your family's clothes while blindfolded; touch: two-point discrimin... read more

Set of two charts showing detailed drawings of the back and front of the human body. The posters measure 44cm x 120cm.

This wonderful illustrated guide to the human body's structure, function and disorders reveals and details all aspects of the body. From the secrets of DNA to the functions of every major body system, this all-in-one encyclopedic guide is packed with accessible health and medical information. Includes a 45-minute interactive DVD.

Get under your skin with this access-all-areas guide to the human body. Discover a breathtaking portrait of the human body as it's never been seen before, using the latest medical and microscopic imaging. "The Complete Human Body" covers the development, form, function and disorders of the human body, all brought to life by incredible state-of-the-art 3D computer-generated artworks. Take a detailed look at how your respiratory system works, discover the anatomy up-close and learn about over 200 diseases and how they afflict the hum... read more

Find out about the human body the fun way with the "Little Brainwaves Meet the Brainwaves", hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to shrink down to miniscule level and take your child on a spectacular journey around the human body; from milk teeth to our incredible circulatory system. Packed with brilliant photography, wonderfully wacky illustrations and amazing facts, your child will discover everything they ever wanted to know about the human body!

Find out everything you need to know about colds, flue and other infections. Differentiated text enables a range of reading abilities to access the information.

Find out all about tooth decay and how to look after your teeth. Differentiated text enables a range of reading abilities to access the information.

Find out everything from which foods are good for your brain to how your brain carries messages to your body in this action-packed introduction to the human body.

More top trivia in this new series from Mitch Symons - become a brainbox and amaze your mates with these facts about our bodies, including...why we sweat and puke, what the longest recorded sneezing fit is, which Indian tribe use farting as a greeting and the statistical chance of being injured by a toilet seat at some point in your life. It also includes some cool Top Trumps cards to collect with your mates!