muscles

Gives students a close up look at these two key systems of the human body.

Explains where a person's muscles are, what they do, and what they need to stay healthy, including the right foods and exercise.

An illustrated introduction to the body's muscular system, describing the main parts and what they do, and providing tips on nutrition and fitness.

Overview of the musculosketletal system, including how bones and muscles interact and how breakthroughs in technology are making bionic body parts a reality. Examines the structure and functions of the skeletal system. Describe the types of muscles in the human body and how they contract.

The story of the muscular system.

"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the muscular system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how the muscular system works, and discusses its role in the human body, problems that can affect the muscular system, and how to keep muscles healthy.

Introduces muscles and their parts, their voluntary and involuntary functions within the body, muscle diseases, and how to keep muscles healthy.

Describes the nature and work of muscles, the different kinds, and the effects of exercise and other activities on them.

Presents an overview of plant cells and describes the structures and functions of human cells in the bones, muscles, and circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems.