Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.

Photographs and simple text introduce different parts of the body, how they work, and how they are used.

Explains the human body and how it works.

This book, in question-and-answer format, presents information and activities about the human body, including the growth of an egg cell in the mother's womb, growth after birth, the bones of the human skeleton, respiration, the body's need for food, the heart, and the instructions of genes.

Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...