Una guía visual llena de datos y curiosidades para aprender como funciona el cuerpo humano. Con divertidas y coloridas ilustraciones, hechas con recortes de papel por el conocido ilustrador Owen Gildersleeve, no te perderas ni un detalle del recorrido desde el poderoso corazon, el apasionante cerebro, el aparato digestivo, esqueleto, neuronas o el sistema respiratorio. El libro tambien explica algunas enfermedades, el ciclo de la vida, como se construye el cuerpo Y al fi nal muestra un indice de terminos y un glosario.

Presents the story of evolutionary science and the way Charles Darwin's revolutionary theories changed the world. This title helps to discover how previous thinkers believed life began and the dramatic developments since Darwin's era.

From racing wind up cars to making music with a homemade guitar Science Lab will excite and inspire curious young minds Science Lab is packed with 25 exciting STEM activities perfect for firing up kids imaginations Explore and discover beautifully illustrated science activities with an easy to follow guide that will explain how science technology engineering and maths shape the world around us A perfect balance between education and fun Science Lab teaches young readers through each experiment describing the science behind it and providing engaging STEM facts The richly illustrated activities promote further thinking by suggested Test and Tweak notes Encourage young readers to take their projects to the next level while furthering their understanding of the science behind it Each activity has its own How It Works section covering STEM principles to help young minds understand answers to their science curiosity exercising cognitive thinking and problem solving skills Learn The Science Behind 25 Amazing Projects Science activities for kids that can be done at home Leap into the exciting world of STEM where Science Technology Engineering and Maths combine in 25 fun and easy to do projects Science Lab teaches young readers how to make impressive i

The teenage years can be awkward bodies change and sweat smells and spots become part of life Growing Up has a supportive but straightforward approach that gives you the knowledge ahead of time Why do boys voices break How do hormones work From managing spots to mending a broken heart this book has the answers and advice for parents and kids on discussing potentially embarrassing topics Inside this book you ll find An overview of the main areas of growing up including mental and physical health social media relationships exams and money Clear step by step explanations to support parents and children in tackling important issues such as puberty gender self expression digital life and so much more Simple and colourful graphics to make these subjects seem a little less scary As well as the biological facts of puberty this book is bursting with tips on how to navigate the emotional and social challenges of growing up from relationships and confidence to cyberbullying and alcohol It gives you the tools to understand and tackle challenging subjects including discrimination drugs and difficult life events and practical straightforward guidance on mental health issues such as anxiety and low self esteem Growing Up has also been updated so it co

Un fascinante viaje por el mundo de los elementos. La química nunca fue tan divertida.¿Crees que la química es aburrida?¡Piénsalo otra vez!¿Te has preguntado de qué están hechos los perros?¿O por qué flota un globo hinchado con helio?¿O si existe la piedra filosofal?¿Y que la palabra atomo significa indivisible en griego?Te proponemos un viaje magico hacia el interior de todo lo que nos rodea. Un viaje lleno de experimentos divertidos, demostraciones, juegos, magia... donde conoceras las diferentes teorias que, a lo largo de la historia, se han formulado sobre la materia, los elementos y su presencia en nuestra vida diaria.

Children getting bored at home? These twenty-five outdoor science projects and experiments will spark kids creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning.Projects focus on Earth and the environment, plants and animals, weather, water, and physics, bringing science learning home and into the backyard. Young scientists can build a wormery and learn about compost, crack rocks with water and learn about freezing and thawing, build and launch a water rocket to see Newtons laws in action, and more.Supporting STEAM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, Maker Lab: Outdoors includes 25 interactive projects to inspire kids creativity and their scientific side, and, as the founder of Maker Faire Dale Dougherty says, "to realize with their hands what they can imagine in their minds."With stunning photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations, this science book takes kids on a journey of discovery. A must-have for every young scientist curious about their surroundings, and for makers, crafters, and those who enjoy exploring the outdoors.

A visual guide to various aspects of human nature. It helps readers explore the immense diversity of human life and culture from profiles of more than 300 people from around the world and discover what it really means to be human and how we actually differ from apes.

Este libro se limita a mostrar lo complejos que somos: la delicada forma en que encajan nuestros huesos los kilómetros de conductos que suministran sangre para alimentar cada parte de nuestro cuerpo, el extraordinario sistemas que tenemos para digerir los alimentos y eliminar las sustancias de desecho. Gracias a los modernos escaneres y a las modernas computadoras, se han podido obtener las cautivadoras imagenes que se muestran en este libro Al mirar estas imagenes, hay que recordar el precioso don que es nuestro cuerpo y que tenemos la obligacion de cuidar.

Claro, riguroso y visualmente imponente revela la diversidad de nuestra existencia y ofrece un examen único de cómo las personas vivimos, trabajamos y expresamos nuestra identidad. Es la guía visual decisiva para comprender quienes somos.

Why does your mum love broccoli and your dad hate it? Why are you a marvel at maths, while your sister is terrific at tennis? Robert Winston explains that biology isn''t just science and shows how your social and emotional self is created; what makes you an individual and why. Your body''s biology is explained, and information is made fun and interactive with real-life scenarios as you really discover - what makes you you!

Compared to the famously fecund rabbit, for whom a single act of coitus has a 90% chance of creating a litter of up to 12 rabbits, humans are very infertile animals. Here in the UK, the average chance of conception is about 18% per month. And in 98% of cases, successful conception leads only to the birth of a single infant. It is unsurprising then that huge efforts have been made to increase our fertility.In vitro fertilisation, first attempted one hundred years ago, has now become big business. Market forces, combined with the desperation of many couples to fulfil their biological imperative, have pushed doctors and scientists closer to the boundaries of what is desirable or ethical. And as we are increasingly able to access and control the embryo, the opportunities of altering human genetics to eradicate disease, but also to change human characteristics, becomes a real, and to some, frightening possibility.A Child Against All Odds is a ground-breaking book for Robert Winston as it falls squarely in his area of expertise. It combines his work at Hammersmith Hospital as one of the countrys leading fertility specialists, with a hard-hitting, sometimes humorous, often controversial look at the scientific, social and ethical background of mans struggle to discover and control the secrets of reproduction. Drawing on personal and professional experience, it is the definitive account of modern reproductive technology from a practitioner who has spent his professional life at the forefront of this most fascinating and emotive area of science.

What are the cuases of infertility? How can it be overcome? What is involved in IVF treatment? What are the chances of success? An estimated 1 in 8 couples have trouble conceiving. In this indispensable guide, Professor Robert Winston, Director of the Infertility Clinic ay Hammersmith Hospital, London, looks at the facts: the known cures for infertility in both men and women, what tests and investigations can be done and what they involve, different treatments available and their success rates, together with advice and support for sufferers of untreatable infertility. All the most up to date information is presented with sympathy and insight.

Accompanying the major new BBC documentary series, Superhuman explores the human bodys astonishing ability to heal, renew and regenerate itself. In recording the before, during and after of radical operations on real people it introduces us to the pioneering efforts of medical teams and alerts us to the ethical issues that new medical advances raise. Over six chapters Superhuman addresses significant developments within six key medical areas: cancer, infection, transplantation, trauma, repair and reproduction. Acknowledging the debt modern physicians owe to yesterday Superhuman begins by investigating the human bodys innate abilities to heal itself. And, as we gladly launch ourselves into an age of biotechnology, it questions whether we might now use all the information available to us to comprehend finally how our bodies work? If we can achieve that, perhaps becoming superhuman is truly within our reach. Chapter one introduces us to the trauma surgeons who have discovered that the shock that follows trauma can prove beneficial in saving the body and the brain. Chapter two chronicles the astonishing technology now being used in medical transplants and the contentious issues these processes excite. Should technology continue to develop apace how are doctors and patients to choose between using an artificial limb created specifically for a patient, a human limb grown from the patients own genetic information, or the alternative solutions offered by the animal kingdom? And is intervention of true benefit to the patient if it requires a lifetime of immuno-suppressing drugs? The recent successes of the Human Genome Project have dissolved the boundaries of regeneration with made-to-order organs no longer beyond our limits. Chapter three presents the scientists responsible for engineering human tissue from materials found in the body and outlines how they might help us might claim our lost powers of regeneration. Chapter four relates how we are faring in the battle against the old enemy cancer and tells how experts in this field are trying to regain control of the cancer cells that turn against us. Chapter five explains how we strive to combat the threats we all face living in a modern world teeming with globetrotters who share one feature were all potential contagion-carriers. Superhuman goes on to inform of the dangers of pushing too far to eradicate infectious disease from our lives completely. Chapter six spotlights an area of considerable debate that will possibly alter the course of human evolution fertility and genetic manipulation. Superhuman discusses both the advantages and the dangers of new technologies in this area, arguing that they have many positive applications and that often the hazards are overstated, solely through fear. In an attempt never to lose sight of our humanity while inviting the superhuman in us all to work, Superhuman encourages a holistic approach to medicine and an open forum for the discussion of the future of medical science.

It is the most complex and mysterious object in the universe. Covered by a dull grey membrane, it resembles a gigantic, convoluted fungus. Its inscrutability has captivated scientists, philosophers and artists for centuries. It is, of course, the human brain.With the help of science we can now begin to understand the extraordinary complexity of the brains circuits: we can see which nerve cells generate electricity as we fall in love, tell a lie or dream of a lottery win. And inside the 100 billion cells of this rubbery network is something remarkable: you. In this entertaining and accessible book, Robert Winston takes us deep into the workings of the human mind and shows how our emotions and personality are the result of genes and environment. He explains how memories are formed and lost, how the ever-changing brain is responsible for toddler tantrums and teenage angst, plus he reveals the truth behind extra-sensory perception, deja vu and out-of-body experiences. He also tells us how to boost our intelligence, how to tap into creative powers we never knew we had, how to break old habits and keep our brain fit and active as we enter old age.The human mind is all we have to help us to understand it. Paradoxically, it is possible that science may never quite explain everything about this extraordinary mechanism that makes each of us unique.

From the tiniest microchip to the information superhighway, the modern world is dominated by and dependent upon science. Yet whether we realize it or not, we live in an age where faith is still an important influence in our lives. The majority of Americans profess a belief in a Christian God and Islam acts as a unifying, energizing force for many of the worlds most dispossessed people. In the UK congregations may be shrinking, but popular belief in the supernatural - ghosts and spirits, fortune-telling, faith healing - is stronger than ever.In The Story of God Robert Winston examines the relationship between science and religion across time, beginning with the primitive worship of early ancestors and concluding with a vivid portrait of faith in the modern world.Grand in scope, adventurous in tone - and written from the perspective of a respected scientist who is also committed to Judaism - this groundbreaking work traces a line across continents, cultures and eras.

We are born with the instinct to create and invent. Indeed, our ability to do so is what separates us from the rest of the animal world. But have our creative ideas always produced desirable results? Have they always served us well?Bad Ideas? traces the fascinating history of our attempts at self-improvement but also questions their value. The dubious consequences of the development of weaponry, for example, is self-evident. But what of apparently more innocuous advances such as farming, writing and medicine? Science has produced huge good but has also had unforeseen consequences. Can science and scientists find solutions to the perils that now menace us?We join Robert Winston on a thrilling journey from our earliest days to the present. We meet some key individuals along the way and share quirky anecdotes about their lives and brainwaves. Inspiring, unusual and at times controversial, Bad Ideas? assesses the past and looks forward to the opportunities of the future. In so doing it celebrates mans extraordinary capacity for achievement and offers a hopeful way forward to protect humanity against what sometimes seem like bad ideas.