Every strand of DNA and cell in your body is a vital part of the incredible structure that makes you, you! Find out how these amazing building blocks grow, die and reproduce to keep your body functioning and make you unique.

From the hairs on your head to the tips of your toes and everything in between. The body is broken down into different areas according to the jobs they do. One book looks at your vital organs, such as the heart or liver, while another looks at the amazing job your brain does and how it relates to your nervous system and helps you make sense of the world around you. Take a fascinating trip through the science behind your own body. Never mind outer space, it's all about your inner space!

This book features in the following series: Bodyworks, Bodyworks Series .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Matthew Scott is an award-winning illustrator (2008 Cheltenham Illustration Awards and D&AD Awards) of children's books, based in the UK. Thomas Canavan is the award-winning author (2011 The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books, 2012 and 2018 Eureka Gold Award) of more than 75 books, covering subjects ranging from astronomy to zoology. His science books have led to dozens of school visits, literary and science festival bookings, and media appearances.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Building a body
• 1: All in the mix
• 1: Body builder
• 1: Back to basics
• 1: Small beginnings
• 1: Brand new you
• 1: Growing up
• 1: You are unique
• 1: A code for life
• 1: All part of the family
• 1: Did you know?
• 1: Frequently asked questions
• 1: Systems of the body
• 1: Index
• 1: Glossary