bones

Describes how the bones of the skeleton work with the muscles of the body to produce movement.

Describes what happens when you break a bone and how this kind of injury is treated.

On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers.

Explains the structure, movement, growth, and purpose of our skeleton.

A clever dog named Phoebe teaches the new puppy, Buster, the value of bones and how to train them to "stay" so that they do not disappear when he leaves the room.

Presents a study of how the body moves, the function of the bones, muscles, and joints, and the spine and ribs. Includes fold-out poster.

Explains what broken bones are, describes how and why bones get broken, looks at different types of bone injuries, and discusses prevention and treatment options. Includes a glossary.

Text and illustrations, including xrays, provide a guided tour of the human skeleton, encouraging the reader to find and feel each bone as it is described.

Contains "inside information" about human and animal skeltons, plus riddles, and special see-through pages that show entire animals inside and out.

A color-illustrated overview of the musculoskeletal system that covers its parts, how it works, wear and tear, and staying healthy. Also includes surprising facts, a glossary, and further print and on-line sources.