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Body: The Complete Human
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 612
EAN: 9781426201288
Edition: 1
ISBN: 1426201281
Label: National Geographic
Manufacturer: National Geographic
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: October 16, 2007
Publisher: National Geographic
Release Date: October 16, 2007
Studio: National Geographic
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Editorial Review:
Ideal for families, students, and anyone who's interested in maintaining good health, Body engagingly reveals the complex and fascinating systems of the human machine;from head to toe, cells to skin, inner workings to outward appearance. Organized by body system, the chapters offer a balanced combination of basic anatomical and physiological information. Noted science writers Lisa Stein, Trisha Gura, and Patricia Daniels provide descriptions that are clear, accurate, and accessible to readers on every level. Colorful diagrams, amazing photographs, and miraculous 3- and 4-dimensional imagery;generated by cutting-edge tools;complement the text. The drawings of visionaries such as Leonardo Da Vinci illustrate historic advances in medical science. Special-topic sidebars address today's most relevant concerns: Keeping Healthy, What Can Go Wrong, Medical Breakthroughs, and more. Fact boxes feature eye-catching items that appeal to readers' curiosity: how Botox works, what "blue blood" means, why Joe Namath's knees are famous.For easy reference, each chapter includes its own glossary of terms. Valuable cross-referencing tools guide readers to related information throughout. An appendix offers a full glossary, timeline of medical discoveries, and biographies of key pioneers in the field.Enhancing this book's authority are a foreword by acclaimed neurologist Richard Restak, bestselling author of 18 books on the brain; and the guidance of advisers from prestigious medical establishments.Comprehensive, reliable, impeccably researched, and a pleasure to read, Body is the essential health resource for every home and library.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Awesome content and photos
This is a wonderfully designed, illustrated, and informative book. Went to see "The Bodies" exhibit with my grandaughter (age 7). She was enthralled and begging for more information than I was able to provide. This book provides wonderful explainations, pictures and illustrations; the information is thorough and clearly written. As always, National Geographic has produced an outstanding book.
Rating: - Simply Amazing
I'm a Paramedic and I found this book by chance one day at my parents house (They are long term National Geographic subscribers and have a ton of their publications). I certainly wish I had this book while I was in school. The explanations, diagrams, figures and pictures are an excellent adjunct to learning Anatomy and Physiology. I found much of the information laid out in simple to understand tables that presented it in a direct, easy to read and remember. I found some of the information presented ... Read More
Rating: - Contemporary Medical Information
I would reccommend this book as a factual, current reference for anatomy and health issues. It is readable and understandable for the non-professional reader. In fairness, I advized the authors and publishers on the medical content for this volume, and would certainly be a biased reviewer.
Rating: - Great Book!!! A MUST HAVE!!!!!
Great details on the specific parts and functions of the body with great pictures and/or illustrations. U will surely learn more about yourself than you would have ever known.....tne human body is one of the most amazing creations of Jehovah God....Check it out!
Rating: - A fantastic reference for students and adults
I recently ordered the deluxe version of this book directly from National Geographic.
The text is straight forward and easy to understand. The book is laid out with an excellent structure. The photographs are fantastic and illustrate the concepts extremely well.
I teach middle school science at a private school and am delighted to show the book to my students. A word of warning, though: the section on reproduction has a very explicit (yet wonderful) CT scan picture of a man ... Read More
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