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Adventures of the Lungs

Numbere K. Numbere, Author

Gary Boller, Illustrator

Series: Adventures of the Human Body

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: March 12, 2026

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781526328595

Series: Adventures of the Human Body

Imprint: Wayland

Publication date: August 13, 2026

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781526328601

In Adventures of the Lungs discover what the lungs do, their role in talking, eating, singing and what the respiratory system is anyway.

Each book in this series focuses on a certain part of the human body, using the body part as an approachable cartoon character in a series of relatable everyday situations. This blending of simple scientific explanation with cartoon artwork makes the KS2 science highly accessible. Comic strips by former Beano cartoonist are interspersed with explanation spreads to consolidate the learning, too. Perfect for readers age 8+ or anyone wanting their first book about the lungs!

Books in the series:
Adventures of the Lungs
Adventures of the Heart
Adventures of the Gut
Adventures of the Skeleton

Don’t miss the incredible Adventures of the Brain series, and discover how the brain thinks, feels and works with the rest of the body.

Gary Boller

Gary lives in Hampshire, UK, with his wife and two children, one chihuahua and four cats. He trained as a graphic designer gaining an HND but also did a few years in advertising in London. He always doodled as a kid, even on his parents walls and loved the comics of the day, The Beano and Dandy. He has since go on to work on many books and comics, including the famous ones mentioned above.