Books in Inside the Human Body series

This volume, packed with clear and vivid 3D anatomical images, explores the shoulders, upper arms, elbows, forearms, and hands. Readers will understand how the muscles of the arm and hand help us to perform complex movements, from throwing a baseball to writing a letter, and how the skeletal structure gives us the support and strength to perform these tasks. A healthy balance of anatomy lesson and fun facts, this book will fascinate students with the complexity of body structures that they may take for granted.

Take a fantastic voyage into the complex inner recesses of the human body and experience an enthralling, full-color, 3D-like tour of the major systems and organs. The function, structure, and importance of each system and organ are outlined in clear, engaging language. Next generation high definition images and labeled, cutaway diagrams provide an in-depth look at the human body beneath the surface and reveals its inner workings and the interrelationships of the parts to the whole. Readers will learn about every aspect of their anatomy, including movement, senses, cognition, circulation, digestion, and respiration. A thrilling journey awaits, one that results in an intimate three-dimensional understanding of anatomy, life processes, and the wondrous machinery that is the human body.• Dazzling, high definition, sharply detailed images that take you under the skin and reveal the complex inner workings of the body's systems and organs• Clear and compelling descriptions of how each system or organ works and how various diseases result from system malfunctioning• Loads of fun facts that spark curiosity, enhance understanding, assist in information recall, and provoke wonder and awe for the sheer intricacy, power, and precision of the body's inner machinerySupports the Next Generation Science Standards by encouraging critical thinking skills and promoting evidence-based information and conclusions

The human circulatory system is essential for pumping blood throughout a person's body. Without it, humans wouldn't be able to live. This guide explores the main elements of the circulatory system, introduces key parts such as blood vessels and the heart, and examines problems with this system. Complete with fact boxes and intriguing sidebars, accessible language, discussion questions, and descriptive photographs and diagrams, this introduction will appeal to readers of all levels.

This engrossing title takes a never-before-seen view of the anatomy of the ear using 3D imagery. Readers learn about the anatomy of the ear, its connection to the rest of the ear-nose-throat system, and exactly how it works. This book is perfect for young people who are visually inclined with an interest in science. The 3D imagery can help them understand the complex concepts of how the ear is constructed where text and 2D imagery fail. Beyond the anatomy of the ear, the text explains exactly how we hear and how the brain translates sound into signals that we can understand.

The human skeletal system is the scaffold for the human body, holding up all the pieces into an amazing functioning unit. This helpful guide to the skeletal system explores the main bones of the human body and introduces the cells, fibers, and other elements that make up each bone. Readers will learn what happens if part of the system is damaged or missing. Through exciting photographs and diagrams, intriguing sidebars, discussion questions, and fact boxes, readers are given the tools to understand this fascinating part of the human body.

The human body’s ability to withstand environmental factors and the physical stress of daily life is just as remarkable as its ability to overcome illness and injury. The organs and mechanisms that allow the human body to function are the subjects of this informative and insightful series. Covering everything from anatomy to physiology to the possible diseases and disorders of several major regions of the human form, these books allow students to learn in detail the systems that are germane to day-to-day activity. Diagrams and illustrations complement the text and help the reader visualize the workings of major organs and structures. • Annotated diagrams allow for easy study • Comprehensive review of diseases and injuries that can afflict the body • Detailed glossaries explain new terms

While it is tempting to think of the human body merely as a single entity or unit, such a construction obscures the vital role played by our body’s complex individual systems. Acting in conjunction, the ear, nose, and throat, for example, or the kidneys and renal system, all ensure that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Accompanied by detailed color diagrams, these exhaustive volumes examine the physiology of the body’s most fundamental structures, as well as the diseases and disorders to which they are vulnerable. • Annotated color illustrations facilitate study of major structures and organs • Comprehensive review of both major and minor areas of the body • Glossaries explain important terms and concepts

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Survive! Inside the Human Body, Volume 3 concludes our incredible tour of the human body with a wild ride through the nervous system. When Geo and Dr. Brain find themselves inside Phoebe's brain, they must brave shocking electrical signals and navigate a maze of neurons and synapses. Will the dynamic duo finally escape? And what's the matter with Phoebe, anyway? As you follow this up-close exploration of Phoebe's brain, you'll learn how the brain and nervous system work.

The nervous system is the messenger system of the human body. This volume offers a comprehensive summary of the nervous system, highlighting key aspects connected to it, such as nerves, signals, and reflexes. Through easy-to-understand language, fun fact boxes, intriguing sidebars, and colorful photographs and diagrams, readers are able to fully comprehend this vast and complex system. They will be able to identify why it is one of the most important parts of the human body by answering the discussion questions included in this fascinating learning experience.

The human circulatory system is essential for pumping blood throughout a person's body. Without it, humans wouldn't be able to live. This guide explores the main elements of the circulatory system, introduces key parts such as blood vessels and the heart, and examines problems with this system. Complete with fact boxes and intriguing sidebars, accessible language, discussion questions, and descriptive photographs and diagrams, this introduction will appeal to readers of all levels.