Ever wonder what's in your morning orange juice -- and what happens once you drink it? Ever think about the millions of bacteria that thrive on your skin, even after a shower or bath? Curious about the effects of dieting on your body, a fast-food meal, or a passionate kiss? The Secret Family provides the sometimes unsettling, always enlightening answers. Full of amazing, full-color photographs that magnify our everyday companions -- from the Vitamin C we consume in the morning to the creatures who share our pillows at night -- and Bodanis's witty and stylish reporting, this is an "inside story" that will appeal to every member of the family.
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Synopsis:
Did you know that chewing gum is composed of pigs' fat, rubber, vaseline and elmer's glue? Facts like this can be found in this book, the story of a typical family on a typical day - but told from a new perspective, showing what happens inside when they sleep, eat, talk, get dressed, and walk.
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- PublisherTouchstone
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0684845938
- ISBN 13 9780684845937
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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