The Odd Body 2 More mysteries of our weird and wonderful bodies explained
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Odd Body 2 More mysteries of our weird and wonderful bodies explained
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Stephen Juan
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 111,Width 181 |
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| Category/Genre | Human biology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780732264611
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| Classifications | Dewey:612 |
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| Illustrations |
illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
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| Imprint |
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
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| Publication Date |
10 February 2000 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Everyone is fascinated by the human body and how it works. the Odd Body is filled with weird, wonderful, informative and entertaining answers to the questions we? all wanted to ask about our body but were too afraid to ask. Packed with intriguing and often bizarre facts, the Odd Body will capture everyone?imagination. ? Is human stomach acid really so strong it can dissolve razor blades? ? Do Siamese twins die at the same time? ? What is the ?ploding Head Syndrome? ? Why don?astronauts snore? ? Why do we cross our legs when we sit? these and many mysteries are revealed in Volume two of the Odd Body.
Author Biography
Dr Stephen Juan is an anthropologist and educator who is best known for his award-winning newspaper and magazine articles and for his TV and radio presentations. Dr Juan grew up in California and for more than 30 years has taught at the University of Sydney where he is the Ashley Montagu Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work. This is the seventh book he has written published by HarperCollins Australia.
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