The skeletal system
By: by Simon Rose
Series: How the human body works
Publisher: AV2 by Weigl
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781489611826; 9781489611833; 9781489611840; 9781489611857
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Skeleton; Juvenile literature; Musculoskeletal system
Description: "Did you know that the largest bone in the human body is the femur? In adults, the skeleton makes up 15 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Skeletal System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores the characteristics and interactions of these systems, their makeup, and their importance."--
Notes: "AV2 media enhanced books."

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Human body systems; title: What is the skeletal system?; title: Skeletal system features; title: How does it work?; title: The skull; title: The spine; title: Arms and head; title: Legs and feet; title: Keeping healthy; title: Studying the skeletal system; title: Working together; title: Careers.