Mysteries of the Human Body - by Azmain Chowdhury & Neon Squid (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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)"--

Book Synopsis

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 cilantro 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.

Review Quotes

"Anyone who has marveled 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 humor and illustrated by an artist who supplies a colorful, informative, and friendly setting." --School Library Journal

"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

About the Author

Dr. Azmain Chowdhury is a doctor based in London, UK. He explains the human body to his followers on Instagram (293K followers), TikTok (85K followers) and YouTube (23K followers).

Daniel Nelson is an illustrator and designer based in Manchester, UK. In his own words his work is probably so bright to contrast the grey North!