Body Hardcover by DK

Product Details

• Publisher: DK Children (2026-08-18)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 64 pages
• ISBN-13: 9798217138678
• Item Weight: 901.53 grams
• Dimensions: 35.89 x 27.3 x 1.27 cm

Learn all about how your brilliant body lets you breathe, run and think, in this oversized human body book for kids.

Have you ever wondered why you sweat in the heat, or what happens when you swallow your food? From the way the brain sends messages to how kidneys produce urine, this fun and fact-filled guide reveals the function of your muscles, skeleton, heart, and much more, making complex biology easy to understand.

With the latest scientific fun facts, vivid illustrations, Body transforms the human anatomy into a thrilling, living map of how the body works.

Dive into the complex systems that make you, you, with features including:

• Ground-breaking CGI imagery inspired by medical X-rays and CT scans to show internal systems in vivid color.
• Eye-popping illustrations of 11 body systems depicting the human form from head to toe in active poses like running and playing tennis.
• Clear text and annotations that distill complex processes into highly interesting facts without overwhelming the reader.
• A unique vertical large-format perspective that allows children to view their body parts in an entirely new way.

An exciting and unforgettable gift for kids ages 9-12 who are curious about human biology and the powerhouse of muscles, bones, blood vessels, organs, and nerves that keep us alive.

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.