Abstract

Why does it feel so hard without air?
The microscopic explorers delve into cells to uncover the secrets!

・This educational picture book explores the workings of the human body and the history of the Earth and living things through the existence of the invisible "air."
・ This popular, long-selling "Mysteries of the Human Body" series explores cells through microscopic eyes, offering fascinating discoveries for elementary school students and adults alike.


The importance of "breathing" has also been highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic. Why does it feel so hard without air? Air has been an important element since the beginning of time, deeply involved in the birth of living things. The microscopic explorers delve into cells to uncover the secrets of the invisible air's role in the body. As part of the popular "Mysteries of the Human Body" series, which is a fun and educational book for both children and adults, this book explores the wonders of the human body through the theme of "air."

Author’s Information

After working at a publishing company, he became a freelancer, planning and editing children's books, primarily related to natural science. His representative works include "The Mysteries of the Body," "The Mysteries of the Body: Mysteries of Injuries and Diseases," "Makino Tomitaro's Plant Tales" (Sekai Bunka Publishing), "Picture Book of Plankton" and "Picture Book of Shellfish" (Gijutsu Hyoronsha). He is also a painter, active in a wide range of fields, including illustration and stage design. He has also been involved in art direction and production for various art galleries and museums. His published works include "The Mysteries of the Body," "The Mysteries of the Body: Mysteries of Injuries and Diseases," "The Mysteries of Animals," and "My First Japanese Map Picture Book" (all published by Sekai Bunka Publishing). He is a Doctor of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kokikai Medical Corporation. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, is an instructor at the Institute of Medical Science, University of Tokyo, and a researcher at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in hematology and allergology. His research interests include "Basic Research and Clinical Applications of Oxygen Sensors and Hypoxic Response Systems."