Human Body (Ripley's Believe it or Not ) - Softcover

Ripley, Robert L

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9780099568179: Human Body (Ripley's Believe it or Not )

Synopsis

A uniquely fun Ripley’s Believe It or Not! way of looking at traditional subject matter with a Ripley's twist!

The human body is an amazing creation. A collection of bones, blood, and other vital bits, your body is just incredible. There's so much going on inside your head and under your skin--things you know about like doing your homework and eating your meals, and things you don't even have to think about, like breathing, bending, and going to the toilet.

This book will take you on a guided tour of the things that make you tick. Get to grips with how your muscles work, take a look inside an eyeball, and think about your brain and everything it does on a daily basis.

Each page will open your eyes to the fantastic things going on in the human body, with special Ripley's fascinating facts and amazing "Believe It or Not!" stories from around the world. What are you waiting for? Get stuck in!

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About the Author

Robert LeRoy Ripley was an American cartoonist, who created and developed the world-famous Ripley's Believe It or Not! cartoon strip in the years after the First World War. He travelled the globe in search of unusual objects and stories, and built up an extraordinary collection of everything from shrunken heads to dinosaur eggs and iron maidens. These are now exhibited in Ripley museums around the world, including one in London's Piccadilly Circus. The Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual has become an international best-seller.

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