An introduction to the human skeletal system, explaining how the 206 bones of the skeleton join together, how they grow, how they help make blood, what happens when they break, and how they mend.
Describes in simple language the structure, movement, purpose, and growth of our bones. Shows how bones give shape to the body and describes the different bones--long, short, flat, and curved in different parts of the body.
Presents an introduction to the skeletal and muscular systems, explains their purpose in the human body, and looks at bones, joints, and types of muscles.