Bibliograph

The skeleton book, authors: Ben Morgan, Steve Parker ; illustrators: Edwood Burn [and three others]

Type

Label

The skeleton book, authors: Ben Morgan, Steve Parker ; illustrators: Edwood Burn [and three others]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The skeleton book

Oclc number

958287085

Responsibility statement

authors: Ben Morgan, Steve Parker ; illustrators: Edwood Burn [and three others]

Summary

Presents comprehensive information on the human skeletal system, covering such topics as the components of a bone, the importance of joints and ligaments, and technological advancements in limb and bone prostheses--, Source other than the Library of Congress

Table Of Contents

Why you need a skeleton -- Meet the family -- Inside a bone -- Building a skeleton -- Growing up -- Broken bones -- Made to move -- Safety helmet -- Braincase -- Super senses -- Open wide -- Growing teeth -- Flexible neck -- Spinal column -- Bendable backbone -- Shoulder support -- Adaptable arms -- Nimble fingers -- Precision grip -- Take a deep breath -- Bony cradle -- Swinging hips -- Born to run -- Longest and strongest -- Bended knees -- Feet first -- On your toes -- Bone technology -- Bone detectives -- Bone names

Target audience

juvenile

Classification