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The skeleton book

Call Number

  • 611.71 M8473 TEEN (CEN)

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Edition

First American edition.

Publication Information

New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016.

Physical Description

72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm

Summary

Presents comprehensive information on the human skeletal system, covering such topics as the components of a bone, the importance of joints and ligaments, and technological advancements in limb and bone prostheses.

Notes

"Get to know your bones, inside out"--Cover.

Includes index.

Contents

  • Why you need a skeleton
  • Meet the family
  • Inside a bone
  • Building a skeleton
  • Growing up
  • Broken bones
  • Made to move
  • Safety helmet
  • Braincase
  • Super senses
  • Open wide
  • Growing teeth
  • Flexible neck
  • Spinal column
  • Bendable backbone
  • Shoulder support
  • Adaptable arms
  • Nimble fingers
  • Precision grip
  • Take a deep breath
  • Bony cradle
  • Swinging hips
  • Born to run
  • Longest and strongest
  • Bended knees
  • Feet first
  • On your toes
  • Bone technology
  • Bone detectives
  • Bone names.

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