Offers new perspectives on the human body by revealing the extraordinary processes behind everyday functions, sharing facts on topics ranging from how the brain works to how the body fights infections, and profiling people whose bodies have accomplished extreme feats.

Includes index.

Human planet -- All shapes and sizes -- What is a human? -- Working together -- Miniature world -- The human code -- Body framework -- Mission control -- Totally sensational -- Power systems -- Fuel and waste -- Defense and control -- New life and growth -- Future humans -- Glossary.