Dr Ranj’s Human Body Encyclopedia - Hardcover

Singh, Dr Ranj

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241681634 ISBN 13: 9780241681633

Publisher: DK Children, 2026

Synopsis

Embark on an adventure through the wondrous world of the human body with Dr Ranj Singh as your trusty guide.

Ever wondered why you get goosebumps or what your belly button actually is? Join beloved NHS paediatrician and TV presenter, Dr Ranj, on an accessible journey through how the body works, covering everything from the powerhouse of the heart to the bustling networks of the brain.

Paired with captivating illustrations, this human body book for kids breaks down complex topics into clear, age-appropriate learning for 7 to 9-year-olds. If you’re looking for an engaging human biology book to help your child understand their health, prepare for a hospital visit, or tackle difficult conversations, this definitive guide provides the perfect solution.

Inside this human body encyclopedia, you’ll find:

• Trusted facts and gentle explanations from Dr Ranj Singh, making it an invaluable tool for parents navigating complex health conversations.
• Dedicated sections on medicine, surgery, and looking inside our bodies―an ideal and reassuring gift for a child going into the hospital.
• Supports UK and US school science curriculums with focused chapters on nutrition, body systems, and genetics.
• A complete body tour with five structured sections exploring body basics, the head, the chest and back, the abdomen and pelvis, and the limbs.
• 128 pages of colourful, illustrative graphics that make learning highly engaging and fun.

Whether it’s learning about bones and muscles, or demystifying hospitals and operating theatres, this anatomy guide for kids brings science to life, making it the ultimate body book for curious young learners.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Ranj Singh is an NHS clinician and one of the resident doctors on ITV's leading daytime series, This Morning. He is co-presenter of ITV's prime-time series Save Money: Good Health, and co-creating host of BAFTA-award-winning CBeebies series, Get Well Soon. Ranj was also a hugely popular contestant on 2018's Strictly Come Dancing. Off air, his work can be found in numerous magazines and on websites where he gives expert opinion and advice on a range of physical and mental health matters.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241681634
• ISBN 13: 9780241681633
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Barros Bea
• Number of pages: 128