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The Human Body Book (Book & DVD) [Hardcover]

Steve Parker , Robert Winston
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

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April 30, 2007 0756628652 978-0756628659 HAR/DVDR
Revealing and detailing all aspects of the body, from the secrets of DNA to the functions of every major body system, this encyclopedic volume is packed with stunning and detailed visuals and includes a DVD that reveals all of the body's inner workings. Also includes accessible health and medical information that makes this book ideal for families, students, health professionals, or anyone who wants to learn more about the human body.


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". . . combines jaw-dropping illustrations with meaty captions and commentary to give "Eyewitness" graduates a mesmerizing tour of the body's parts and common diseases." -- School Library Journal, July 2007

For kids interested in bodies and how they work--and who aren't ready to dig into Grey's Anatomy--there's no better reference than this vividly illustrated book. -- Entertainment Weekly

About the Author

Steve Parker graduated with a BSc (Honours, First Class) in Zoology and is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. He has written more than 200 books and has edited or contributed to over 100 more, including The Human Body, Body Atlas, and Eyewitness Medicine, published by DK. He has been shortlisted for the Rhone-Poulenc Science Book of the Year and the Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: DK ADULT; HAR/DVDR edition (April 30, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0756628652
  • ISBN-13: 978-0756628659
  • Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One-of-a-kind must-have August 7, 2007
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best mass-market human body books available on the market. DK (Dorling Kindersley) has published yet another marvelous eye-opening jewel. This book's 3D digital art and design is what separates it from other human body books. This hardbound book also contains a durable vinyl jacket (not paper jacket) and an interactive DVD.

Unlike the other previously-published DK Human Body books, like the pocket-sized blue-covered Human Body book, this book has 3 distinguishing features:

1) Amazing 3D computer-generated digital art, complemented with high-quality photographs. Some of the best features about this book are the amazing digital art, book design, and overall aesthetic impression.
2) Detailed, up-to-date extensive text that covers human anatomy, physiology, and diseases. The text is much more detailed and extensive than most other DK Human Body books. There are also a lot of "infoboxes" and some very helpful tables and charts.
3) An interactive DVD (for computers) containing computer-animated clips of the body. There are also anatomy atlases of the organ systems, which displays names of specific parts when the cursor is rolled over it.

Overall, this book is highly colorful with hundreds of astonishing 3D images. I highly recommend this book for people of all ages and education levels, and it is perfect as a coffee table book, educational resource, or reference. You will NOT regret buying this book, and considering that you are buying a high-quality book and DVD together for only about $20, The Human Body Book is actually quite a bargain!
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Anatomy Book Ever October 17, 2007
By R. Betz
Format:Hardcover
I've studied anatomy and physiology in college, and taught the basics for over 30 years, and this is the best resource I've ever laid my hands on. The information is concise and up to date, and the pictures and illustrations are incredibly detailed. I've learned something new on every page. I've just undergone bypass surgery on my heart and afterwards a plural effusion on my lungs. This book helped me understand my problems better than my doctor had. This is a superb book that I will use as a reference text after reading it word for word. DK you've done it again!
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42 of 50 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good for the most part February 28, 2008
Format:Hardcover
This book was pretty good for the most part; however, I did find some errors in the anatomy (at gross and cellular level) and labels (duplicates and otherwise). There is a vast amount of information contained in it, but the artwork is not very consistent and most of it appears to be renders straight from the 3d program that was used.
There are many dynamic and interesting views of the material covered, but that is set back by some of the textures on the models. It seems like a few extra months were needed for the book so that some finishing touches could be applied.
One thing that does irk me is that the nerves are green...
As a collector of anatomy, medical, histology, and biology books, I can recommend this book; but will stipulate that there are others that I definitely prefer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I love this book the 3d pictures are very helpful, you really get a feel for how all the systems of the human body function.
Published 4 days ago by Tracy K Marquis
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Basic but informative. Started reading it and whoop, two hours passed by. No regrets on buying the book at all.
Published 11 days ago by Mara
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I saw my first copy in my Dr. office, after looking through it I knew I wanted one. The best book on the Human body Ihaver seen. Great reference book, in full color.
Published 24 days ago by G. Tiffany
5.0 out of 5 stars Best illustrations I've ever seen
Great book For the curious and patients alike. Is a great illustration of the larger processes of the body. Read more
Published 1 month ago by joltheadq
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should have this book!!
This is a MUST HAVE book. I purchased an additional 4 for family and friends. Now we all have one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nancy Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars human body book
this book was a very good source and was very well understood in order for me to study and pass my class
Published 2 months ago by Twana Phillips
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book with great detail
I am a nurse and I bought this book when I was finishing nursing school in order to see the different systems of the body, since I have no idea of where I put my old anatomy book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very comprehnsive
Have been wanting a book about the human body for sometime and this appeared to be the one! It has great photos, easy to understand explanations and covers everything.
Published 3 months ago by Jack
4.0 out of 5 stars Human Body book
This was a gift and the recipient really liked it. It comes with a very cool DVD that corresponds with the book.
Published 3 months ago by Janette Estrada
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had ordered sooner
The pictures are great and really help you see whats going on inside the body. I wish I had ordered this book sooner for my A&P class.
Published 3 months ago by MamaVoss
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