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64 pp.
| Kingfisher/Macmillan
| November, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7534-6892-0$16.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Marc Aspinall.
Four chapters straightforwardly address questions about physiology, most focused on the human body though some stray to include philosophical queries ("What am I here for?" "How do I know I am real?") that are thought-provoking but feel incongruous. Retro-looking illustrations, "Brain Burn!" boxes, and relevant quotations fill the thick multicolored pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Kingfisher
| October, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7534-6309-3$16.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Nishant Choksi.
Law leads his readers to consider important philosophical ideas by working through challenging questions ranging from "What is the meaning of life?" and "Could a robot think?" to "Are we all selfish?" and "Are there really miracles?" The questions are intriguing, Law's answers are thoughtful, and Choksi's illustrations have a cool retro vibe. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.