The Human Body: An Illustrated Guide to Every Part of the Human Body and How It Works (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780789479884)

Human Body is a concise guide to the structure, functions, and disorders of the body. Using full-color, highly detailed illustrations and clear, accessible language, this book is a fascinating introduction to how the body works and what may go wrong. The first part, Anatomy of the Human Body, begins with a medical atlas that shows how the parts of the body fit together. Each individual body system -- such as the skeletal and digestive systems -- is then fully illustrated and explained in detail. A compelling section on the human life cycle examines the changes in the body from conception to old age. In the second part of the book, Diseases and Disorders, some of the most common disorders are described and illustrated, system by system, with explanations of exactly what goes wrong and why. Medical conditions covered include infections, injuries, and cancer. Finally, there is a concise glossary of medical terms.

Author: Martyn Page
ISBN-10: 0789479885
ISBN-13: 9780789479884
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2001
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 6.50h x 5.40w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 83241 / Human Body