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Professor Astro Cat's Human Body Odyssey Hardcover – May 1, 2018

by Dr. Dominic Walliman (Author), Ben Newman (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 185 ratings
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The latest Professor Astro Cat adventure is perfect for curious young scientists who want to learn more about the ins and outs of the human body!

Are our ears supposed to be a weird shape? Why do we sneeze? What is the point in having skin? The human body is one of the most complicated things in the Universe. Join Professor Astro Cat and the whole gang as they journey through all the wondrous parts of the human body, with the help of writer Dominic Walliman himself! From head to toe and everywhere in-between, there's nothing left out of this fascinating human body odyssey!
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Part of series
    Professor Astro Cat's
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    IG940L
  7. Dimensions
    11.69 x 0.53 x 11.69 inches
  8. Publisher
    Flying Eye Books
  9. Publication date
    May 1, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    1911171917
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1911171911
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Editorial Reviews

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"This eye-catching book makes the complicated human body much less so while still providing enough detail to allow readers to linger and explore."
—Kirkus Reviews

“In the bright retro- futuristic art, glimpses of the bubble-helmeted explorers battling a scowling virus or slogging through puddles of nasal mucus add comical business to the big cutaway and diagrammatic views, making technical terms (synovial fluid, CRISPR) and details in the generous quantities of labels and explanatory notes all the more digestible.”
—Booklist

"There are tons of illustrations that help explain these advanced scientific concepts of different accessibility options for disabled peoples well as body systems.  The lymphatic and endocrine systems as well as the senses and skin, everything is covered!"
—The Tiny Activist 

About the Author

Dominic Walliman is a YouTuber and a non-fiction children’s book author. He has a popular YouTube channel called Domain of Science and he writes the award winning Professor Astro Cat science books for children. Dominic grew up in Cheltenham UK, gained a PhD in quantum device physics from The University of Birmingham and worked for several years in the quantum computing industry in Canada.

Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC, and the New York Times, amongst many others.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flying Eye Books; Illustrated edition (May 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911171917
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911171911
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ IG940L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.44 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.69 x 0.53 x 11.69 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 185 ratings

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  1. Ben Newman

    Ben Newman

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    Ben Newman has developed a distinct aesthetic over the years; a contemporary fusion of bold shapes, bright colours and playful characters which has been described as 'bauhaus fuzzy felt.' With over 15 years experience in the industry, Ben has produced work for a large range of clients, including the Tate Modern, New York Times, BBC Radio 4, Apple, Google and The New Yorker.

    His practice extends outside of commercial work into international exhibitions, paintings and three dimensional collaborations. Ben co-created the Professor Astro Cat children's books with his longtime friend and scientist, Dr Dominic Walliman, which are published by Flying Eye Books and have been translated into over 24 other languages. He has authored 3 picture books, BOO! (Flying Eye Books), SNIP SNAP and RUMBLE TUMBLE (Macmillan kids). Concurrent to working as a freelance illustrator, Newman runs workshops and lectures on illustration at various universities and conferences in the UK and Europe.Ben lives, eats, walks around and sleeps in Hastings, UK with his two sons.

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  2. Dr Dominic Walliman

    Dr Dominic Walliman

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    Dr Dominic Walliman is a physicist and science communicator. He writes the award-winning PROFESSOR ASTRO CAT books which have been published in over 25 languages around the world.

    Dominic also makes videos explaining science on his popular YouTube channel Domain of Science. Dominic's professional career was focused on quantum computing, he got his PhD in quantum device physics in 2010 and worked at the quantum computing company D-Wave Systems Inc. for several years.

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Customer reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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Lauren Gammon
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded all expectations
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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I’m obsessed! This should be a textbook. Everything was written both fun and informative. And the section on disabilities and mental health was so well written. My son is very young and won’t be ready for this book for years. However I’m always looking to build his library and now I’m absolutely sold on everything Professor Astro Cat!
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brooke
5.0 out of 5 stars So much to learn
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021
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Absolutely love this book. Got it for my 4.5 year old but there's so much to learn it'll last a long time. Layout and illustrations pack in a lot of info without being visually overwhelming.
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, beautifully presented science explanations for people age 6+ or so.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018
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We liked the first couple of Professor Astrocat books enough to get Human Body Odyssey and Atomic Adventures. We LOVE those. We love them so much, that now I just preorder anything Dominic Walliman writes. My seven-year-old begs for them as bedtime stories, and I now understand the periodic table better than I understood it after a year of high school chemistry.
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Marlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and educational
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
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The grandkids like this and spend a lot of time going over and over the pages.
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WILL
5.0 out of 5 stars Great books
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021
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Great books. Kids love them a lot.
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Jason C. Mann
5.0 out of 5 stars About right for ages 8-11.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018
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Excellent product with easy to follow explanations. More information than I though which is really nice. You cant go wrong here folks. Space book is on point as well.
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tykhomoon
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book and really interesting for kids even of different ages
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019
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A smaller kid can connect to the images, and a bigger kid connects to the explanation. Educational and gorgeously made. The book is big and well printed. A beautiful gift!
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Joanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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My son loves this book!
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kendra
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent children’s body book!
Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2021
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Amazing book. Got this for my daughter for her 5th birthday and she is loving reading through it. It does an excellent job simplifying everything. Even does a great job with the reproductive system.
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5.0 out of 5 stars From start to finish, it's a fascinating read with fabulous illustrations.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2018
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Professor Astro Cat is off on another amazing journey- this time to explore the wonders of the human body. The book starts by explaining what biology is and identifying the seven characteristics of living things.

Professor Astro Cat and his team then seek to answer all manner of questions about the human body and how it works from your cells to your ears to your heart to genetics. The book also looks at some quite complex bodily functions- the lymphatic system, the endocrine system, the immune system and genetics. Each area is carefully explained with clear illustrations to support the text. The book also looks at reproduction and keeping healthy before finishing with impairments and future science. From start to finish, it's a fascinating read with fabulous illustrations.

Covering many of the areas of study for KS2 science, 'Professor Astro Cat's Human Body Odyssey' would be a welcome addition to any classroom as a reference tool and for examples of explanation writing.

A 'factoroids' section offers some gems- I had no idea ear wax is unique- and a glossary/ index clearly explains terms used throughout the book. Excellent stuff!
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Judi Toal
5.0 out of 5 stars My granddaughter loves this book!
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2022
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All the information in the book, for childrens learning!
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K LOPEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2019
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We love Professor Astrocat! Brilliant illustrations and real, useful, in depth information that is easily digested by young minds due to the well thought out explanations and comparisons (and great for older minds who didn't pay enough attention at school too!). We will be buying more in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and informative
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2020
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Fantastic book with tons of information. It will be a treasured book for both my kids.
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