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OverviewDo you know what you're made of? The answer is cells--thirty trillion of them--all working together to form one awesome human being: YOU. 'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review of One Million Insects Did you know that the number of microorganisms in your body outnumber your own cells by 10 to 1? Or that every second, your body produces around 25 million new cells? Or that a human being has fewer chromosomes than, wait for it... a pineapple! 30 Trillion Cells provides a detailed look at the topic of the human body, covering of the body's major systems and organs, as well as looking at the cellular level and at the genetics that play a part in making us who we are. Readers will also explore the human body as a microbiome, discovering the trillions of 'good' microbes that live on and within us, doing their bit to keep us healthy. Features expansive, artistic illustration that is as beautiful to look at as it is educational. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Isabel Thomas , Dawn CooperPublisher: Welbeck Editions Imprint: Welbeck Editions Dimensions: Width: 23.10cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 28.20cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9781803380179ISBN 10: 1803380179 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 14 March 2023 Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationIsabel Thomas is an award-winning science and nature writer. She is the author of more than 150 books for children and a journalist for The Week Junior and Whizz Pop Bang magazines. Her critically acclimated picture book, Moth: An Evolution Story, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, is nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2019 and was named book of the year by the Financial Times and Books for Keeps in the UK. In the US it was named a book of 2019 by The Horn Book and the National Science Teaching Association, and winner of the AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books. Isabel has also been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, and the Blue Peter Book Awards. Dawn Cooper graduated from Bath School of Art & Design with a first-class degree in Graphic Communication in 2011, and she has rarely set down her pens and paper since! Her work includes non-fiction children's books, book covers, maps and packaging. Dawn finds great inspiration from the natural world, traditional botanical drawings, animals, works of fiction and illustrated quotations. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |