Human Anatomy in Full Color

By John Green

Book Overview

The human body is an infinitely complex marvel of fine design, superbly adapted to its functions. A host of specialized organs, bones, muscles, nerve fibers, blood vessels, and other anatomical features work together in harmony to maintain the network of interrelated body systems necessary to maintain life. Now the component parts of this intricate flesh-and-blood machine are clearly revealed in this treasury of detailed anatomical illustrations. Noted illustrator John Green has rendered 25 exceptionally clear and precise full-color plates of the body's organs and systems: the skeleton, muscles, and skin, as well as the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, reproductive, and other systems. Illustrations also focus on such important organs as the eye, ear, and brain. Each carefully labeled plate has been reviewed for accuracy and is accompanied by an extensive caption written by Dr. John W. Harcup, clearly explaining the nature and purpose of the body part or system represented. Its precision and clarity make this book an ideal supplement to school courses in biology, health, and other subjects, but it will also appeal to general readers, who will enjoy its wealth of superb illustrations illuminating the incredibly complex and highly specialized workings of the human body.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486290654
• ISBN13: 9780486290652
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher

Customer Reviews

Anatomy book

I am a homeschooler and thought this would help my son with his anatomy. The pictures were very useful. The descriptions are geared for an older age group (he's a 5th grader), but we gleaned out what info we needed.

Very helpful book

I ordered this book because I have been studying the human body anatomy in school for the last 13 months. It is very detailed and helped me to see the different body systems in color and large enough to decipher. This book would be great for anyone who is studying human anatomy. It is a wonderful refresher for anyone who wants to review what they know, also.

Simplistic but informative book.

This book is a great reference book. It's simplistic in nature but easily used for any age group. I only wish it were smaller to accommodate easier handling.

Great book for the budding scientist!

We got this book for our daughter's 5th birthday and she is in love with it! She carries it everwhere and she can now easily identify areas of the eye, the inner ear, as well as many other body parts. We are beginning to see how she is able to apply the knowledge she's acquired from this book. I can see how this book will grow with her over time as she is able to read at a higher level and she will be able to understand some of the more complex text. For now, she enjoys looking at the illustrations and describing all of the body's functions to anyone who will listen! This is a great book. If your child enjoys The Magic School Bus then I'm sure he or she will enjoy Human Anatomy in Full Color

Great Book

We bought this for our massage school teachers. It was in great shape as promised, arrived in a timely manner and the price was great