Life On Us: Everything that lives ON us or IN us, but is NOT us!

by Tim Flannery, Emma Flannery, Xavi Ramiro (Illustrator)

Overview

Life On Us is a first-of-its-kind exploration of everything that lives ON and IN us, but is NOT us, from one of the world’s greatest living explorers and scientists!
 
Welcome to the fascinating world of Life On Us! Our bodies are home to tens of thousands of species that aren't at all human – on our skin, inside our gut and even in our brain, and they can have an extraordinary impact on how we feel, act and live. Many organisms are microscopic, but some are far longer than we are. Some make frequent but temporary visits, while others stay for a very long time!

Get ready to learn all about our amazing microbiome and the trouble-making germs and parasites you won't like to host. Scientist-extraordinaire Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma Flannery come together in this incredible exploration of a rapidly growing and enormously exciting area of science. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how parasites can help us. Find out what's living on you!

Did you know:
- that your gut microbiome makes up three-quarters of the weight of your poo?
- that COVID-19 can enter your body through your eyeballs?
- that botox is more poisonous than any snake, spider or jellyfish?
- that your pet cat could pass on a mind-controlling parasite?
 

Perfect for:

• Kids who love knowing everything about anything!
• Fans of books such as Guinness Book of World Records and 100 Things To Know About the Human Body 
• Educators and literacy specialists seeking hybrid texts to use in the classroom

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781761440076
Publisher:	Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Publication date:	05/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	204
File size:	55 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

About the Author

Professor Tim Flannery is one of the world’s leading scientists, explorers and conservationists. He has held positions in renowned institutions across Australia and internationally, including Director of the South Australian Museum, Visiting Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard University and Distinguished Research Fellow at the Australian Museum. He was named Australian of the Year in 2007. He has published more than thirty books, including the award-winning Here on Earth, The Weather Makers, Atmosphere of Hope and the best-selling Explore Your World series, many of which he co-wrote with his daughter Emma. He is a frequent presenter on ABC Radio, NPR and the BBC, and has also written and presented several series on the Documentary Channel. 
 
Emma Flannery is a science communicator whose curiosity for the natural world has seen her travel and work in some of its most wild and interesting places. She has explored caves, forests and oceans across most of the globe’s continents in search of the elusive fossils, animals and plants that help us understand our planet and who we are in it. With postgraduate experience in geology, chemistry and palaeontology, Emma’s research and writing has been published in scientific journals, children’s books and a number of museum-based adult education tours. She has worked for and with universities, government agencies and museums. She is the co-founder of Museophilliac, an independent curatorial service that has produced programs for the City of Sydney and the Australian Museum, with the aim of bringing science to life for a range of audiences. Her passion for science has an infectious and playful enthusiasm that inspires curiosity in children and adults alike.

Illustrator Xavi Ramiro is passionate about communicating through drawing. He creates digital art that appears on screens, paper, canvases, walls, and in exhibition halls. He lives in Girona (Catalonia), Spain, and works worldwide.
Professor Tim Flannery is one of the world’s leading scientists, explorers and conservationists. He’s spent most of his life studying the natural world – from mammalogy to palaeontology – and has had some incredible adventures along the way, including floating down crocodile-infested rivers and wrestling pythons. He’s discovered 75 new species of animals – some that are still living, and others that have been preserved as fossils. He’s worked at museums and universities in Australia and around the world, including as Director of the South Australian Museum, Visiting Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard University and Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Australian Museum. He established and co-chaired the Copenhagen Climate Council, was appointed Australia’s first Climate Commissioner and is the Founder and Chief Councillor of the Australian Climate Council. In 2007, he was named Australian of the Year. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed scientific papers and more than thirty books, including the award-winning Here on Earth, Atmosphere of Hope  and The Weather Makers , which has been translated into over 20 languages. His books for children include the best-selling Explore Your World series, many of which he co-wrote with his daughter and fellow scientist, Emma.
Emma Flannery is a science communicator, who has co-written many of the best-selling Explore Your World books with her father, Tim. Her curiosity for the natural world has seen her travel and work in some of its most wild and interesting places. She has explored caves, forests and oceans across most of the globe’s continents in search of the elusive fossils, animals and plants that help us understand our planet and who we are in it. With postgraduate experience in geology, chemistry and palaeontology, Emma’s research and writing has been published in scientific journals, children’s books and a number of museum-based adult education tours. She has worked for and with universities, government agencies and museums. She is the co-founder of Museophilliac, an independent curatorial service that has produced programs for the City of Sydney and the Australian Museum, with the aim of bringing science to life for a range of audiences. Her passion for science has an infectious and playful enthusiasm that inspires curiosity in children and adults alike. 
Xavi Ramiro is an illustrator who likes to translate ideas into images for all kinds of projects. In a world where image is becoming increasingly important, he believes illustration has a bright future. He is passionate about communicating through drawing, and he creates digital art that appears on screens, paper, canvases, walls and in exhibition halls. He lives in Girona (Catalonia) and works worldwide.