human anatomy

The owner of a human body celebrates it by pointing out various parts and mentioning their functions, from "hands for catching and throwing" to the "skin that bundles me in.".

An elementary introduction to the workings of the human body, the skeleton, skin, circulation, and nervous system.

Explores the inside of the human body, depicting organs, bones, and muscles and how they function. Includes a paper flashlight that can be used to view hidden images.

The author, a paleontologist and professor of anatomy, follows the path of evolution by linking the organs of the human body with the physical attributes of non-human ancestors.

Text and accompanying illustrations and photographs present information on the parts of the body and how they work.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions of words about the body, each with corresponding images and descriptive sentences. Includes a glossary and supplemental word list.

Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.

Illustrations help offer an inside look at how the human body works, describing how the brain works to control the other body systems, how nails and hair grow, why bones break and how they mend, and how the heart and lungs transport oxygen to the rest of the body.