Walker, Richard 1951-

Human body : a visual encyclopedia / [written by Richard Walker, John Woodward, Shaila Brown, Ben Morgan]. - 1st American - New York, N.Y. : DK Publishing, c2012, 2018. - 256 pages: illustrations (chiefly color) 28 pages

Includes timeline, glossary and index.

Presents comprehensive information on the human body, covering such topics as the musculoskeletal system, immunology, digestion and nutrition, the human life cycle, the nervous system, and the respiratory system--|cSource other than Library of Congress.

Next in the bestselling tradition of Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia and the first substantial human body encyclopedia aimed at young children, Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia entertains and excites, while putting key biological information at young readers` fingertips. Employing a dynamic visual approach, this children`s encyclopedia explains how the body works through pictures, making the subject matter accessible and intuitive to readers of all ages. The accompanying text is simple, lively, and packed with amazing facts and surprising stories that appeal to curious minds. Specially-commissioned 3-D imagery of the body systems and organs will delight every budding scientist and doctor! Supports the Common Core State Standards.


in English

9781465473585


Human physiology--Juvenile literature.
Human anatomy--Juvenile literature.
Human body--Juvenile literature.

612 H91 2018