Publisher Description

Twenty-five exceptionally clear and detailed anatomical plates - with labels and extensive captions - depict the skeleton, spine, bones, joints, skull, muscles, skin and limbs; heart, stomach, other organs; much more. The human body is an infinitely complex marvel of fine design, superbly adapted to its functions. A host of specialised organs, bones, muscles, nerve fibers, blood vessels, and other anatomical features work together in harmony to maintain the network of interrelated body systems necessary to maintain life. Now the component parts of this intricate flesh-and-blood machine are clearly revealed in this treasury of detailed anatomical illustrations. Noted illustrator John Green has rendered 25 exceptionally clear and precise full-color plates of the body's organs and systems: the skeleton, muscles, and skin, as well as the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, reproductive, and other systems. Illustrations also focus on such important organs as the eye, ear, and brain. Each carefully labeled plate has been reviewed for accuracy and is accompanied by an extensive caption written by Dr. John W. Harcup, clearly explaining the nature and purpose of the body part or system represented. Its precision and clarity make this book an ideal supplement to school courses in biology, health, and other subjects, but it will also appeal to general readers, who will enjoy its wealth of superb illustrations illuminating the incredibly complex and highly specialised workings of the human body.

Back Cover

The human body is an infinitely complex marvel of fine design, superbly adapted to its functions. A host of specialized organs, bones, muscles, nerve fibers, blood vessels and other anatomical features work together in harmony to maintain the network of interrelated body systems necessary to maintain life. Now the component parts of this intricate flesh-and-blood machine are clearly revealed in this treasury of detailed anatomical illustrations. Noted illustrator John Green has rendered 25 exceptionally clear and precise full-color plates of the body's organs and systems: the skeleton, muscles and skin, as well as the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, reproductive and other systems. Illustrations also focus on such important organs as the eye, ear and brain. Each carefully labeled plate has been reviewed for accuracy and is accompanied by an extensive caption written by Dr. John W. Harcup, clearly explaining the nature and purpose of the body part or system represented. Its precision and clarity make this book an ideal supplement to school courses in biology, health and other subjects, but it will also appeal to general readers, who will enjoy its wealth of superb illustrations illuminating the incredibly complex and highly specialized workings of the human body. Original Dover (1996) publication. 25 full-color plates. Introduction. Captions. Index. 40pp. 9 1/4 x 12 1/4. Paperbound.

Author Biography

For more than 20 years, John Green has created popular Dover coloring books. He specializes in realistic drawings of people, animals, and places, and his recent titles range from Life in Old Japan to Dogs to Paint or Color.

Table of Contents

The Skeleton Bones & Joints The Skull Muscles The Spine The Brain Nervous System The Skin & Hair "Nose, Mouth & Throat " The Ear The Eye The Hand & Arm The Leg & Foot Upper Body Body Organs The Heart Blood Circulation The Respiratory System Digestive System Stomach & Intestine "The Liver, Pancreas & Spleen " The Urinary System Male Reproductive System Female Reproductive System Development of a Baby Index

Long Description

Twenty-five exceptionally clear and detailed anatomical plates -- with labels and extensive captions -- depict the skeleton, spine, bones, joints, skull, muscles, skin and limbs; heart, stomach, other organs; respiratory, reproductive and digestive systems; development of a fetus and much more. Within reach of grade-school-age children.

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