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

by Morgan, Ben, 1968-

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DK Publishing, c2016.

Human skeleton -- Juvenile literature.

Bones -- Juvenile literature.

Human physiology -- Juvenile literature.

First American edition.

72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.

"Get to know your bones, inside out"--Cover.

Includes index.

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.

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.

Parker, Steve, 1952-

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