Human Body: A Visual Guide - Softcover

McMillan, Beverley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0276440900 ISBN 13: 9780276440908

Publisher: Reader's Digest, 2006

Synopsis

Focusing on the human body, this work helps you learn about the structure and function of the various systems that make up the human being. Including images that describe the complex workings of our body, it examines advances in surgery and prosthetics in detail. It also deals with modern medical procedures.

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Review

Unusual reference guide to human anatomy... full of vivid illustrations and photographs.

Firefly has produced another beautiful science book for the reference library. ... ideal for biology buffs aged 12 and beyond.

In-depth... accurate... Firefly's Visual Guide series always provides excellent explanations. -- Jodi DeLong "Halifax Chronicle Herald" (12/10/2006)

Simply a beautiful book... informative and fascinating... a comprehensive reference you'll use again and again. -- Elaine Ambroise "Taste for Life" (11/01/2006)

Stunning images... written with both the casual reader and the science enthusiast in mind... an outstanding reference. -- Christine Sanderson "VOYA" (06/01/2007)

Makes complex scientific concepts ... clear, making this a solid pick for high school to general-interest libraries. -- Library Bookwatch "The Midwest Book Review" (04/01/2007)

Compelling... grasps your attention. The visual presentation is so colorful and informative that the text quickly becomes a page turner. -- Anne Hatcher "Resource Links" (01/01/2007)

[This book's] main attraction is the stunning collection of photographs ... and beautiful color illustrations.... A good reference. -- Marilyn Marks, Elementary Science Specialist "The Science Teacher" (03/01/2007)

McMillan does a phenomenal job... Rarely have I seen a science book so beautiful .... provide such clear explanations. -- Catherine C. Cooper, Tufts University, School of Medicine "Science Books and Films" (07/01/2007)

Truly a treat for the eyes. The photographs are vibrant, detailed, and many will be new to the layperson. -- Shannon Graff Hysell "American Reference Books Annual" (01/01/2007)

Synopsis

In this comprehensive and authoritative guide, the amazing human body is revealed in all its intricacy and beauty. You'll learn about the structure and function of all the systems that make up the human being: the circulatory, respiratory, digestive and nervous systems, bones, muscles, skin and the amazing workings of the brain and internal organs. Compelling images clarify the complex workings of our body and amazing advances in surgery and prosthetics are examined in fascinating detail. You'll also find out more about modern medical procedures, such as reproductive technology, imaging techniques, transplants and cosmetic surgery. With more than 300 pages of vibrant new illustrations and authoritative and accessible text, this guide provides the latest information on the human body in a dynamic and visual style which will enthrall and captivate readers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Reader's Digest
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0276440900
• ISBN 13: 9780276440908
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304