human reproduction

"A gentle and engaging introduction to the basic facts of life."--Provided by publisher.

From conception to birth. Also, computer animation reveals the inner workings of cells inside the embyro, as master control genes switch on and off, orchestrating each crucial step in a baby's development.

Takes you on an incredible voyage through the human body as a new life begins.

Provides an introduction to the male and female reproductive and endocrine systems, discussing growth, puberty, sexual maturity, the production of sex cells, and the process of fertilization.

"Why are the first years of learning so important? What happens at puberty, and how is it different for boys and girls? Your Growing Body and Remarkable Reproductive System is a frank and sensitive journey through the body's developmental stages: how we are born, grow, and age. Every spread opens with an amazing science fact about the human body, then goes on to explain the science behind the fact. Detailed diagrams and amazing images illustrate the lively text"--From the publisher's web site.

Photographs and brief text introduce general concepts of human reproduction. A separate text for adults provides more specific detail and suggestions for discussing the subject with children.

Discusses aspects of reproduction, including heredity, pregnancy, and contraception, and explains the stages of growth from fertilization to birth.

Explores the first nine months of life inside the womb, discussing what has been learned about developing babies with the advent of ultrasound and other advanced medical technologies.

An introduction to sexual and asexual reproduction, with terms and definitions, human development, life cycles, aging and diseases, as well as questions and answers.

Presents an introduction to the human reproductive system, tracing the development of a fetus from conception, pregnancy, and birth. Includes illustrations.