muscular system

Describes various bones, joints, and muscles; examines the functions of tendons, cartilage, and ligaments; and explains how bones and muscles work together to allow movement of the body.

Takes a close look at the two hundred six bones in the human body and how they form a skeleton that provides the framework for the body and for over six hundred muscles.

Combines explanatory text, illustrations, photographs, and activities to provide an overview of the muscular and skeletal systems and how they work.

Presents an introduction to the human muscular system, explaining what it is and how it works, looking at the parts of a muscle, and discussing healthy and unhealthy muscles.

Explains how muscle and bones work together to help the human body move, in simple text with illustrations, providing information the skeletal system, muscles, nerves, and more.

Answers common questions about bones and muscles.

A comprehensive look at the different types of muscles in the human body and how they function.

Introduces the human motor system and how it allows the body to move, covering such aspects as bones, muscles, balance, and exercise.

Describes how the muscular system of the human body works and how it enables human locomotion.

Introduces the parts of the body that keep humans upright and on the move.