human anatomy

Journey deep inside the workings of the human body and learn about the complex functions that keep you going: digestive, nervous, circulatory and immune systems. Discusses what the body is made of and how it must be cared for.

Text and activities explore how our bodies work and how we are affected by things like air pollution, different foods, and various drugs.

Presents a history of how medical knowledge was discovered and the origins of the names for various body parts and functions.

Presents a guide to the human body, for young readers, and includes entries, arranged by parts and functions of the body, including skeleton and bones, muscles, brain, heart, lungs, skin, nails and digestive system. Includes glossary and index.

Examines evidence about the workings of the human body.

Discusses the elements of the human body. Includes suggestions for related experiments and projects.

Studies the characteristics of the human body and the function of specific organs and systems.

Photographs and explanatory text answer questions about the human body and how it works.

Explains how the human body works.

Describes the physical characteristics and functions of the various parts of the body.