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Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Formats
Description
"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
2) Anatomy 101
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
287 pages ; 19 cm
Description
"An all-in-one guide to the human body!Anatomy 101 offers an exciting look into the inner workings of the human body. Too often, textbooks turn the fascinating systems, processes, and figures of anatomy into tedious discourse that even Leonardo Da Vinci would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a compelling lesson in anatomy. Covering every aspect of anatomical development and physiology, each...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goose bump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. Here, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles. He illustrates the molecular processes at work when our muscles contract and breaks...
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Description
"Why do I have a belly button? What happens to the food I eat? Why am I different from everyone else on Earth? All children want to understand how their body works, and this lively illustrated book explains it all, from what DNA is to how their heart pumps blood"--
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
336 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Explores the complex inner workings of the human body in a visual study of anatomy and physiology that ranges from the cells that form the building blocks of the body, to the individual organs and systems and how they function.
10) The human body
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
11) Grossology
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
80 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
Amusingly illustrated book explains the scientific facts of some of the more disgusting aspects of human physiology.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
This book will give you the answers to everything you really want to know about how your body works. Find out how your ears stop you from falling over, why you need to blink, and what really makes you sweat.
Author
Pub. Date
2007, c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
23 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Description
Shows children how their bodies work under their skin to keep their lungs breathing, their heart beating, their ears hearing, and their eyes seeing, with flaps to lift to see it all happen.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
320 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Description
An overview of human anatomy and physiology covers every system of the human body, examining the structure and functions of organs, tissues, cells, muscles, and bones and discussing numerous diseases and disorders.
17) My body
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Description
"Introduction to the human body and how it works using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
Do you know why we yawn when we are bored, how much your liver weighs, or how much mucus your nose produces? Discover how your different body parts work and why it's important to take care of your body.
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