Human body
Subtitle: see how the body works from head to toe
Series: Discovery kids; Discovery kids
Published: 2015
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781472376718; 9781472393333; 9781472376756
Subjects: Human body; Juvenile literature; Human anatomy; Human physiology
Description: Discover the secrets of the human body. Using stunning illustrations and cutaway diagrams, Human Body takes you on a fascinating visual journey of this most complex of machines, showcasing the brilliance of the human anatomy along the way. Satisfy the curiosity of the most inquisitive minds and discover the secrets of the body with this concise reference book for all the family. Explore the human body in minute detail, from microscopic cells to the large intestine. Features key information on the vital organs and their functions. Learn all about the skeleton and examine joints and muscles in detail. Discover the mechanics behind our five senses.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Water and fluids; title: The cell; title: Mitosis; title: The skeleton; title: Bony tissue; title: The skull; title: The great axis of the body; title: Joints; title: Muscular system; title: Muscular fibre; title: Circulatory system; title: All about the heart; title: Components of the blood; title: Lymphatic system; title: Immune system; title: Respiratory system; title: The lungs; title: Digestive system; title: The stomach; title: Liver, pancreas, bile; title: Large and small intestines; title: Urinary system; title: The kidneys; title: Endocrine system; title: Male reproductive system; title: Female reproductive system; title: Smell and taste; title: Touch and the sin; title: Anatomy of the eye; title: The mechanics of hearing; title: Speech and nonverbal language; title: Nervous system; title: Neurons; title: The brain; title: Peripheral nerves; title: Glossary; title: Index