Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body!

Cells, bones, nerves, lungs, and the steady beat of a heart: the human body is a remarkable piece of living machinery. Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! gives young readers a richly illustrated tour of how it is put together, from the smallest building blocks to the systems that keep the whole body working.

Organized for browsing as well as reading through, this visual reference pairs accessible explanations and fascinating facts with detailed computer-generated imagery. It makes anatomy easier to picture—and easier to connect.

Start with the building blocks

The opening section introduces atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, DNA, and the stages of life. These fundamentals provide a helpful starting point for understanding how tiny structures build the tissues, organs, and systems explored throughout the book.

Follow the body’s systems

Explore the skeletal and muscular systems, the nervous and endocrine systems, the heart and blood vessels, and the respiratory, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Focused topics—including neurons, hormones, blood, breathing, food and nutrition, and the body’s defences—show how specialized parts contribute to larger functions.

A guided tour from head to toe

The book also moves through the body by region: head and neck, chest and back, arms and hands, abdomen and pelvis, and legs and feet. Close-up subjects range from the brain, eyes, and ears to the heart, lungs, kidneys, joints, and reproductive organs. That regional organization makes it easy to follow a particular question or simply explore wherever curiosity leads.

Body science beyond the basics

A closing section looks at medical milestones, future bodies, bodies in space, and record breakers, extending the tour from anatomy into broader questions about human science and exploration.

For curious young readers

With its approachable explanations, visual detail, and wide-ranging subject matter, this DK encyclopedia is suited to children building their knowledge of biology and the human body. Read it from beginning to end, or dip into the system or body region that catches the eye. 📚