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Gary Boller, Illustrator
Emily Cook, Author
Series: Adventures of the Human Body
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: March 12, 2026
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526328625
Series: Adventures of the Human Body
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: August 13, 2026
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526328632
In Adventures of the Gut discover what happens when you eat – from the moment food touches your tongue to its epic journey through your body. Find out what organs make up the digestive system, the importance of eating healthily and the garden in your gut.
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 digestive system!
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 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.
Dr Emily Cook is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, UK. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and three young children.