Presents a study of the human skeleton and how it shapes and supports the body, and provides information on the structure of the skeleton, skeletal flexibility and movement, how bones tend to repair themselves, and how archaeologists learn about the past from old bones.
An introduction to the skeletal system and its role in the human body, looking at the skull, spine and ribs, arms, legs, and other bones, discussing diseases of the skeletal system, and offering advice on how to keep it healthy.
A wide-ranging look at bones, covering their structure and function, as well as such topics as growth, animal skeletons, archeology, and fortune telling, with related activities.
Presents an introduction to bones, explaining how they protect the body and store minerals, including how they work with muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons to help the body move.
"Describes the skeletal system and the makeup of bones in our body, as well as pointing out specific bones such as the skull and spine"--Provided by publisher.
