Mysteries of the Human Body
Azmain Chowdhury, Neon Squid
Illustrated by Daniel Nelson
12 June 2025Synopsis
A human body book with a twist – discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.
You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you’re asleep – that’s no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!
This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do – including things we don’t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we’ve all been wondering about:
- Why does coriander taste like soap to some people?
- How long can we stay awake for?
- Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).
Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it’s bloated with cool science to impress your friends.
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12 June 2025
9781916745100Reviews
Packed with cool science facts, the book is sure to be a hit among groups of friends and within families. It would also make a great gift for any budding science enthusiast – 10/10.Press Association
Anyone who has marvelled at the placebo effect or the mystery of déjà vu or contemplated why humans, dogs, chimps, and even unborn babies yawn will come away both enlightened and more aware than ever that our bodies are rich in unexplained wonders. Absorbing insights into what makes us tick.Kirkus Reviews
"Whether for browsing, reading, and sharing, or as a good complement to more serious books on anatomy, this book offers new information written by a friendly doctor with a sense of humour and illustrated by an artist who supplies a colourful, informative, and friendly setting."School Library Journal
