human anatomy

Explains the workings of the different systems of the human body, covering the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems, muscles, bones, cells, skin, the brain, senses, reproduction, and diseases and immunity, and provides instructions for related projects and activities.

Colorful illustrations and simple English and Spanish text introduce different parts of the body.

"Bone is as embedded in our culture as it is in our bodies. Our species has made instruments and jewelry from bone, treated the dead like collectors' items, put our faith in skull bumps as guides to human behavior, and arranged skeletons into macabre tributes to the afterlife. [The author] makes a . . . case for getting better acquainted with our skeletons, in all their . . . roles. Bridging the worlds of paleontology, anthropology, medicine, and forensics, [this book] illuminates the complex life of bones inside our bodies and out"--OCLC.

Provides information about the human body and how the different parts of it work.

Simple text and illustrations introduce toddlers to anatomy from Mary Shelley's classic story "Frankenstein.".

A reference guide to the human body, providing information about anatomy, body systems, reproduction, aging, nutrition, genetics, and many other topics, and including a list of Web site with additional facts and photographs.

Uses the perspective of tiny people traveling through a man's body to present its various systems and organs and how they work.

Explores the anatomy and function of the human brain, with updated information based on the latest technology and research, even into such things as brain implants and artificial stimulation. Includes hundreds of images and diagrams, as well as a glossary.

Provides information about human anatomy, and details each of the body's system including the skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, respiratory system, and reproductive system. Explains the how the body functions and common disorders of the human body. Includes color illustrations, diagrams, and a glossary.