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...

A collection of amazing facts and statistics about the human body.

A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart untill he learns new teeth grow and hair and skin replace themselves.

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

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.

Brief text describes how some of the unpleasant things the body produces, like gas, ear wax, pus, and sweat, are important aids to staying healthy.

As Ms. Frizzle leads the way, the class takes an exciting exploration through the Ralphie Robot to learn about bones, joints and muscles, a journey through Arnold's digestive system, and a pulsating excursion through Ralphie's bloodstream.