How do our bodies change as we grow and get older, and how does that affect the way we live and the things we need? This thought-provoking series look at topics like exercise, nutrition, and mental development, explains the impact of our genes, our environment, and risky behaviours, and answers questions like 'Why do teens get so emotional?' and 'Why does granny forget things she did yesterday but remember her childhood?'

Author Biography

Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history. Louise Spilsbury is a prolific children's book author. She has written titles on almost every subject, from science and geography to world affairs, social issues, art, history, and literacy. Louise is married to author Richard Spilsbury and has two children. She lives and works in Devon, England. Anna Claybourne enjoys writing nonfiction for children. It's a good thing she does, because she's the author of well-over 100 books on a range of topics.