(0)
(0)
(0)Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
"A guide through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular. As Bill Bryson writes, "We pass our existence within this wobble of flesh and yet take it almost entirely for granted.""--
Author
Language
English
Description
Neil Shubin, a leading paleontologist and professor of anatomy who discovered Tiktaalik--the "missing link" that made headlines around the world in April 2006--tells the story of evolution by tracing the organs of the human body back millions of years, long before the first creatures walked the earth. By examining fossils and DNA, Shubin shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our head is organized like that of a long-extinct jawless...
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
213 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D.-a physician, adventure traveler and naturalist-brings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world with The Unseen Body. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds helps to...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 368 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Combines anatomical terminology and function so readers not only learn names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Readers of this updated edition will come to understand the meanings of terms in anatomy and physiology, will get to know the body's anatomical structures, and will gain insights into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"If you want to understand the strange workings of the human body, and the future of medicine, you must read this illuminating, engaging book." --Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of the Gene In 2014, James Hamblin launched a series of videos for The Atlantic called "If Our Bodies Could Talk." With it, the doctor-turned-journalist established himself as a seriously entertaining authority in the field of health. Now, in illuminating and genuinely funny...
Author
Series
Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 370 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Covering all the major body systems--integumentary (skin, hair, etc.), skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive, and, for good measure, this answer book adds chapters on growth and development and how science can help and augment the body. It follows the fascinating maze of organ systems and shows how much the body does routinely just to let you move, breathe, eat,...
Author
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Twelfth edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 864 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"The new edition of this classic anatomy atlas features many improvements, including updated artwork, more vital tissue colors, new conceptual diagrams, re-colored illustrations, and a more consistent art style. Clinical integration has been enhanced in this edition, with clinical material clearly highlighted for easy identification. In addition, the organization within each chapter has been updated to provide a clearer and more consistent approach."--Jacket....
17) Human body
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of the human body.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
319 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
This guide provides comprehensive outlines of every organ and structure in the human body. Complemented by special features that provide fascinating insights and facts, it covers anatomy, processes, common illnesses and much more. Vayttaden and Gustafson break down each system, and explain how each organ functions. -- adapted from back cover
19) Bear has a belly
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Repetitive, rhythmic text celebrates the body parts that humans and animals have in common. On each spread, large photographs feature animals and children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, focusing on a different body part each time. A final spread directed at caregivers shares age-appropriate enrichment activities."--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
Interlibrary loan through ILLiad
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Knox County Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your pickup location.
Suggest a purchase
If it is too new for interlibrary loan (6 months), you can place a suggestion with us. Suggest a Purchase