Books with title Child Atlas: Human Body

The Atlas of the Human Body gives clear and thorough explanations of each of the major organs and systems of the human body. Covering everything from the rhythm of the heartbeat and cardiac cycle, the urinary and reproductive organs, and the oral cavity and teeth to the blood vessels, joints, and bones, this atlas helps you understand the interior workings of the entire human anatomy.As thorough as a world atlas, this book enables you to pinpoint the precise location of your ailments and provides you with general information about each body part.Within each section, common illnesses for each part of the body are identified. Giving the most up-to-date facts on every aspect of the human anatomy, the Atlas of the Human Body meets the needs of the medical practitioner and layperson, students from elementary school to medical school, and families for use as a home medical reference.

This large-format, beautifully presented book presents a journey through the human body both figuratively and literally. With exquisite, painstakingly detailed pencil illustrations by Kanitta Meechubot, the body is separated into layers on each page, and each layer is die-cut to show the layers underneath. As the pages are turned, young readers will find themselves traveling through the body in a way that will delight and inspire.In the second section of the book, text by ER doctor Vanessa Jessop explains the functions of the body's key organs in clear, accessible tones. Further illustrations accompany the text so that the heart, the lungs, the brain, the liver, etc., are all vividly brought to life.Harking back to anatomy atlases of the last century, the book has a classical simplicity to it, which is complemented by the clean, minimal design. Exquisite packaging sets it all off, including a fabric spine, a bold metallic cover, and creamy, heavy paper stock. A gorgeous gift book to keep and treasure.Kanitta Meechubot is a paper engineer and illustrator known for her intricate papercuts, which have been featured in numerous publications including the cover of Granta magazine and a number of titles by Portobello Books.

ISBN: 1435107713, ISBN-13: 9781435107717, Format: Hardcover, Publisher: Sandy Creek, Pub. Date: August 2008, From the Publisher: The Children's Human Body Encyclopedia includes the following topics: * Skin, hair, and nails * Heart and circulation * Digestive system * Lungs and breathing * Bones, joints, and muscles * Brain and nerves * Reproduction * The senses * Genes, heredity, and DNA ...and many more

Designed to introduce children to the study of anatomy, this illustrated volume begins with general maps of the body, showing the muscles, the skeleton and the position of vital organs. The text then covers the layout of body machinery, including the digestive, respiratory, immune and nervous systems. A full explanation of the function of each system accompanies the illustration. Further maps focus on the heart, the brain and other complex organs, and there are special spreads on areas of interest, such as cells, genes, the skin and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.