Skeleton

Steve Parker, 1952-

Book - 2004

Discusses the evolution, structure and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.

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Published
New York, N.Y. : DK 2004.
Language
English
Main Author
Steve Parker, 1952- (-)
Other Authors
Philip Dowell (illustrator)
Edition
Rev. ed
Item Description
Prev. ed. published: 1988.
Physical Description
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780756607272
9780756607265
  • The human skeleton
  • From bone to stone
  • Mammals
  • Birds
  • Fish, reptiles, and amphibians
  • Skeletons on the outside
  • Marine exoskeletons
  • The human skull and teeth
  • How the skull is built
  • Animal skulls
  • Animal senses
  • Jaws and feeding
  • Animal teeth
  • The human spine
  • Animal backbones
  • The rib cage
  • Human hip bones
  • Animal hip bones
  • The human arm and hand
  • Arms, wings, and flippers
  • Animal shoulder blades
  • The human leg and foot
  • Animal legs
  • The largest and smallest bones
  • Structure and repair of bones
  • Glossary of bone names
  • Did you know?
  • Find out more
  • Glossary
  • Index