THE HUMAN BODY : A FAMILY REFERENCE GUIDE /
Produced by Guy Croton and Neil Adams
- 256 pages : colour illustrations, photographs ; 28 cm
Introduction -- Human evolution -- Mechanisms of heredity -- The age of genetics -- From zygote to embryo -- Fetal development and childbirth -- What are we made of? -- Bones and muscles -- Internal systems and organs -- The senses and speech -- Control centers -- Microlife -- The most common diseases -- Advanced technology -- Glossary -- Index.
This reference guide is designed for the whole family to enjoy! Easy to read text and over 600 full-color illustrations explores the secrets of the human body. It covers structure and systems, senses, evolution, genetics and much, much more, including diagrams of each key system of the body.