Why does your mum love broccoli and your dad hate it? Why are you a marvel at maths, while your sister is terrific at tennis? Robert Winston explains that biology isn't just science and shows how your social and emotional self is created; what makes you an individual and why. Your body's biology is explained, and information is made fun and interactive with real-life scenarios as you really discover - what makes you you!
A comprehensive, highly illustrated account of what makes us what we are: how we evolved, how our bodies develop and work, and how we think and behave both as individuals and as members of society.
Learn about the awe-inspiring world of science with pop-ups, pull-outs, and fantastic facts with Professor Robert WinstonUtterly Amazing Science is an engaging, eye-catching approach to exploring what makes the world go round. Professor Robert Winston unravels the mysteries of science alongside pop-ups, pull-outs, flaps, sliders and incredible science facts to make learning about science fun and interactive.Use push and pull sliders to feel the force! Understand the building blocks of matter with a pop-up atom or lift the flaps on the periodic table. Discover the incredible core topics in the world of science, including forces and motions, light and colour, elements and matter, and magnets and electricity with clear explanations and fun activities to help your child understand the building blocks of science.Perfect for budding scientists with the combination of information and interactivity, Utterly Amazing Science will leave you thoroughly blown away!
Robert Winston explains all the amazing things the human body can do. From the human brain to muscles and bones, he explains to kids the extraordinary processes behind the ordinary human body.
Renowned for his work as a doctor and scientist, Robert Winston has made significant contributions to educational literature, particularly in the realm of science for young readers. His notable titles include "Home Lab," which won the RNS Young People's Book Prize, and "Utterly Amazing Human Body," both published by DK. His engaging style and expertise aim to inspire curiosity about science and the human body among children and young adults.
Engaging in daring experiments, Robert Winston invites readers to stimulate their brain cells and explore the wonders of science. The book offers hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and enhance understanding of how the brain works. Through innovative approaches, readers can discover the intricacies of cognitive function while enjoying the thrill of experimentation. This interactive experience promises to be both educational and entertaining, making science accessible to all.
A prominent scientist and educator, Lord Robert Winston excels in making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public. His engaging demonstrations on The Late Late Show showcase his talent for communicating science. He has authored several acclaimed children's books, including Home Lab and Utterly Amazing Science, both of which have received the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. His work bridges academic research and popular science, making him a unique figure in the field of science communication.
From the discovery of the wheel to the worldwide web, our thirst for innovation is what makes us human. This volume takes a fascinating look at our heritage of invention and explores how science has shaped the past and how it may shape the future.
A jaw-dropping tour of anatomy from Robert Winston, award winning author and TV presenter. From how your blood flows through the heart to how your food is digested, take a trip through your very own body and be astounded by its inner workings. A free interactive CD shows the body and it's movements in 3D detail and acetate pages fold back to reveal how our most important organs work. An irresistibly graphic, top-to-toe body atlas.
It is the most complex and mysterious object in the universe. Covered by a dull grey membrane, it resembles a gigantic, convoluted fungus. Its inscrutability has captivated scientists, philosophers and artists for centuries. It is, of course, the human brain. With the help of science we can now begin to understand the extraordinary complexity of the brain's circuits: we can see which nerve cells generate electricity as we fall in love, tell a lie or dream of a lottery win. And inside the 100 billion cells of this rubbery network is something remarkable: you.In this entertaining and accessible book, Robert Winston takes us deep into the workings of the human mind and shows how our emotions and personality are the result of genes and environment. He explains how memories are formed and lost, how the ever-changing brain is responsible for toddler tantrums and teenage angst, plus he reveals the truth behind extra-sensory perception, déjà vu and out-of-body experiences. He also tells us how to boost our intelligence, how to tap into creative powers we never knew we had, how to break old habits and keep our brain fit and active as we enter old age.The human mind is all we have to help us to understand it. Paradoxically, it is possible that science may never quite explain everything about this extraordinary mechanism that makes each of us unique.
