human locomotion

"[Looks at the] basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and how bones, muscles, organs, and nerves work together to make walking, running, and all other movement possible."--Back cover.

"[Relates] the stories of the scientists and engineers who have observed, studied, and mimicked the abilities of flying creatures, from bees and dragonflies to bats and birds"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive guide to the mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement that provides information on the structure, function, and kinesiology of each body region and detailed illustrations of each region.

Extreme Parkour presents the thrills and spills of this intriguing extreme sport. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience, these books maintain a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance achievement and comprehension.

Teaches kids movement skills to keep them healthy.

Feeling a connection between what free-runners see and how his brain interprets the world, Martin sets out to make a video for his disapproving father about what life is like with a learning disability after being introduced to parkour.

This book presents a brief introduction to the basics of animal and human movement.

Text and photographs show how humans and animals use their bodies to move from place to place.

Children are encouraged to get moving by mimicking the movements of the plants and animals they discover on an imaginary journey to the mountains.

Introduces human locomotion through simple text and photographs that describe children moving in a variety of ways. Includes notes for adults and related activities.