human locomotion

Presents an introduction to human movement, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how skeletons and muscles work together to allow people to move their bodies, and provides examples of different movements people can make, including walking, running, climbing, jumping, and swimming.

Explains how the different parts of the body are involved in motion and explores some sports and their movements.

Explains how muscle and bones work together to help the human body move, providing information about the skeletal system, muscles, nerves, and more. Includes photographs and diagrams.

An overview of the human skeletal system that covers its components and processes, its common malfunctions and diseases, tests and treatments, doctors and scientists who have made significant discoveries, and historic and contemporary research.

Young children discover all the amazing things their bodies can do by imitaing the ways in which animals see, hear, smell, eat, hop, snuggle, touch, swim, and walk.

An exuberant little boy shows all the ways he can move--running, jumping, sliding, swinging, and climbing--until he needs to recharge with a hamburger and a good night's sleep.

Explains what happens inside the human body when it moves, presenting magnified photos and color diagrams; describing muscles, bones, and tendons; and comparing humans to different kinds of animals.

Describes various bones, joints, and muscles; examines the functions of tendons, cartilage, and ligaments; and explains how bones and muscles work together to allow movement of the body.

Offers dancers and movement educators a comprehensive overview of the human body's bones, muscles, and joints, with detailed illustrations and explanations of the structure and mechanics of the human body.