"... graphs, maps, and symbols illustrate essential facts, from the tips of the toes to the hairs on the head"--P. [4] of cover.

Subtitle from cover.

Magnificent measures -- Building blocks -- Food processing -- Fueling the body -- Lungs in action -- It's in the blood! -- Transportation network -- The skin you're in -- From head to toe -- Body defenses -- Body invaders -- Water of life -- Waste disposal -- Coping with extremes -- Mind control -- The body's Internet -- Sleepyheads -- Sight and hearing -- Smell and taste -- Touch -- Moving around -- New life -- Growing and developing -- Code for life -- It's in the genes! -- Staying healthy -- Useful charts -- Glossary.