Text and photographs reveal how the human body fits and works together.

Get under your own skin and become a biology expert with this exciting and original encyclopedia. Packed with awesome illustrations, photographs and diagrams to help you make sense of even the most complicated systems in the human body. Easy-to-use and great for projects

Amazing photographs and illustrations with lively text to explain the amazing human body.

This encyclopedia is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the systems of the human body that is accessible to the lay reader. Ligaments and lymphatic fluid. The heart and the hormone regulatory system. The respiratory and reproductive systems. The human body comprises a myriad of fascinating, complex, and efficient systems, many of which operate constantly without our knowledge or awareness—that is, until we become ill or injured. This encyclopedia provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to each of the systems of the human body, exploring all 11 organ systems of the human body: the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal, and urinary systems. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of important physiological processes, cell and tissue types, as well as the organs and their roles within the larger system. Special attention is also given to the ways in which these systems interact. Written in accessible prose, this text is an easy-to-understand reference for lay readers of any age and an ideal resource for any high school health curriculum.

Understand the human body from head to toe with this educational encyclopedia for children. Get to know how each part of the body works through amazing facts and colourful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the bestselling Human Body A Children’s Encyclopedia. Did you know that you are made up of 100 trillion cells? Learn about blood vessels (capillaries, veins, and arteries) which, if they were laid out end to end, would wrap around the Earth twice! Find out what makes a balanced diet - after all, you will eat about 20 tonnes of food in your entire life! This human body book for kids offers: How the body works, looking at body parts and functions like bones and muscles, heart and blood, disease defences, the life cycle and much more. A human body encyclopedia that is suitable and informative for children aged 9+. A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the human body. Make your way from the skin, muscles, organs, and bones, right down to your cells and DNA with this encyclopedia that combines clear descriptions of human biology with awesome photographs, diagrams, and CGI artworks. There are also fun quizzes, so you can assess your own personality and test your logical and reasoning skills. Explore the series! Globally, the Children’s Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore the deep blue with Ocean, explore our solar system and beyond with Space and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.

Great for projects or family reference, this fact-filled book and DVD pack has everything you need to know about the human body. The book includes hundreds of amazing facts, figures, and diagrams about the human body that really bring biology to life! Explore exciting and in-depth content, dynamic images and accessible information all checked and verified by experts. Discover even more about the human body with the Human Body: Pushing the Limits DVD. Featuring four breathtaking Discovery Channel programs, the workings of the body are revealed in vivid detail. DVD Run Time: 165 Minutes

Human Body is a 300-entry mini-encyclopedia of the human body, ideal for anatomy students.

The fully updated edition of DK's bestselling Knowledge Encyclopedia Change the way you see the world with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet. This fully updated third edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia will continue to fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on a huge range of topics. You'll find yourself totally absorbed in complex subjects, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, stunning photographs, and awe-inspiring 3D images. Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. Look at what makes the human brain so special and find out how the body's cells make energy. Journey through history from the earliest life forms right up to our world today. From Viking raiders and Samurai warriors to robotics and chemical reactions, amazing animals, the human body, the marvels of history, and more are visualized in incredible detail, inside and out, providing a mind-blowing introduction to every aspect of human knowledge.

Do you ever wonder what is happening inside you right now? Now you can with this amazing home reference for the whole family. Jaw-dropping new computer-generated images showcase the many parts, organs, tissues, and systems that keep you firing on all cylinders! These strikingly realistic pictures zoom in on the amazing wonders of the human body in breathtaking detail. See how it looks and learn how it works with easy explanations and fascinating facts and figures. Discover why sweating could save your life, how the brain makes memories, and why blood is bright red, together with much, much more in this unforgettable encyclopedia. Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! gives you a unique view of the human body inside and out. Part of DK's hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect accompaniment to the school syllabus and an essential addition to every family library.

Ever wondered how your body manages to stay upright or what happens to your food after you have eaten? Well, wonder no more - the DK Human Body Encyclopaedia has all the answers and more. Learn all about what goes on inside your body - from the pumping power of your heart, to the awesome ability of the brain. You'll never look at yourself in the same way again!