Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of health, science and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages. She lives in London.

Consultant Kristina Routh, MBChB, MPH, is a fully qualified medical doctor with experience of working in the NHS. She was a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, UK, and taught public heath and epidemiology to medical undergraduates and postgraduates. She has many year of experience overseeing heath and human body books to ensure medical accuracy.

Chapter 1: Building Blocks for Life
Building Blocks for Life
Cells
Organ Systems
Focus On: Magic to Medicine
DNA
Chromosomes
Focus On: Inheritance
Egg
Developing Baby
Focus On: Stages of Life
Chapter 2: Body Structure
Body Structure
Bones
Focus On: Looking Inside
Joints
Muscles
Focus On: Movement
Hair
Nails
Skin
Focus On: Temperature
Chapter 3 Lungs, Heart, and Blood
Lungs, Heart, and Blood
Lungs
Heart
Focus On: Taking Exercise
Blood Vessels
Red Blood Cells
Focus On: Under Attack
White Blood Cells
Platelets
Focus On: Allergies
Chapter 4: Eating for Energy
Eating for Energy
Mouth
Focus On: Healthy Diet
Stomach
Intestines
Appendix
Focus On: Surgery
Liver
Kidneys
Focus On: Vaccinations
Chapter 5: The Brain
The Brain
Brain Cells
Cerebrum
Lobes
Focus On: Memory
Corpus Callosum
Cerebellum
Focus On: Hormones
Brainstem
Focus On: Emotions
Chapter 6: Senses and Communication
Senses and Communication
Sight
Focus On: Proprioception
Smell
Taste
Hearing
Focus On: Balance
Touch
Voice Box
Focus On: Language
Glossary
Index