Eyewitness Science ~ Human Body - Explore the fascinating world of the human body - from the framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make the body work [Hardcover]

Steve Parker (Author)

Book Description

How much blood does the heart pump every day? Why is blood red? Find out the answers to these and other questions in this new look at the human body..

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-This introduction to anatomy and physiology features double-page spreads loaded with good-quality, full-color photographs and informative captions. Rather than providing in-depth looks at any one topic, the material presented is limited to two-to-three sentence "bites." Overviews of the major systems and organs are included, as are simple activities that children can perform on their own or with minimal help. The text is peppered with examples of common bodily occurrences, such as experiencing "pins and needles" and stomach rumbles. Photographs of a variety of youngsters performing tasks or illustrating points appear throughout, complemented by photos or diagrams of body parts. The tone is conversational, but the text requires competence on the part of readers. Definitions are made within the text; there is no glossary. Use this book in conjunction with Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen's The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body (Scholastic, 1989) and Gilda Berger's The Human Body (Doubleday, 1989).
Denise L. Moll, Lone Pine Elementary School, West Bloomfield, MI
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st Amer. ed edition (September 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564583252
• ISBN-13: 978-1564583253
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,244,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars great library addition, February 14, 2011

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This review is from: Eyewitness: Human Body (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

my 3yr old LOVES this book! she says she is going to be a doctor when she grows up. she is fascinated by how the body works & this book has everything she wants to know. we have even had to take this book with us in the car!

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Human Body book DK published to date!, April 7, 2011

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This review is from: Eyewitness Science ~ Human Body - Explore the fascinating world of the human body - from the framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make the body work (Hardcover)

This wonderful book with the metallic silver binding has better content, better photos and more realistic illustrations than the newer releases. Geared more toward 10-14 year olds, but my 6 year old son loves this book! Actually, it is a great refresher course for adults :-) If you can find a copy somewhere, grab it---you will be happy and your child will be FASCINATED for hours!