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Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"[A] head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body ... 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) the ways it can fail"--
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
251 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Using the most advanced medical and computer technology--including body scans, ultrapowerful microscopes, and molecular surveillance tools--Alexander Tsiaras, founder of a widely acclaimed medical-imaging company, hones in on the bodyś intricately constructed systems and isolates structures that have never been seen before. In more than 500 astonishing images, he dismantles each system, highlights the anatomical difference between men and women,...
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
229 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Neil Shubin, a leading paleontologist and professor of anatomy who discovered Tiktaalik--the "missing link" that made headlines around the world in April 2006--tells the story of evolution by tracing the organs of the human body back millions of years, long before the first creatures walked the earth. By examining fossils and DNA, Shubin shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our head is organized like that of a long-extinct jawless...
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
188 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body--covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs!"--Provided by publisher.
7) Human body
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the human body, its inner workings, how it protects and repairs itself, and the systems that enable humans to live. See how the skeleton keeps the body together, learn hair-raising facts about skin, and discover the trillions of cells that make up the body.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! In the company of our expert mini body guides, this book will get down to a microscopic level to explore all the various muscles, bones, organs and systems that make up the human body. Get ready to weave through great forests of hair, take a breakneck cruise along an artery (dodging red blood cells on the way) and get up...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
vii, 71 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Are you curious about what your body looks like under your skin? Do you wonder where your food goes after you eat it? Check out what's happening inside your body with this kid's anatomy book. You'll take a tour of your tissues, organs, muscles, and bones, and find out how they work together to help you move, think, and grow"--
Publisher
LearningExpress, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
In this second exercise, you'll find another 15 questions to test your knowledge of genetics. Topics include Punnett squares, genotypes and phenotypes, dominant and recessive alleles, and co-dominance.
Publisher
LearningExpress, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Use this 15-question practice set to see how well you understand the major organ systems of the human body. When you're done, improve your skills by reading the answer explanations for any question you missed or were unsure about.
Author
Publisher
Body and Breath
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
623 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga is the only modern authoritative source that correlates the study of hatha yoga with anatomy and physiology. Hatha yoga is comprised of stretching, strengthening and breathing exercises in upright, lying down and inverted postures. Yoga teachers and students, personal trainers, medical therapists, or anyone who is curious or troubled about how the body responds to stretching and exercise will find in this book a cornucopia --...
15) Human body
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
16) First body book
Author
Physical Desc
48 pages , color illustrations
Language
English
Description
Set off on a head-to-toe adventure through the human body with this brilliant body book. With over 20 anatomical diagrams, young readers can explore different parts of the body in a series of double page illustrations. Engaging text, fun facts and plenty of activity panels offer a fun-filled introduction to each of the bodys systems. Includes a colorful body systems wall poste
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A book that actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help of some truly unique illustrations and some very small people!"--Provided by publisher.
19) Your inner fish
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Traces the evolution of humankind, discussing the many ways that our animal ancestors have shaped our anatomical structure.
20) Cuerpo humano
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.
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