authors: Ben Morgan, Steve Parker ; illustrators: Edwood Burn [and three others].
First American edition.
New York, New York :
DK Publishing,
2016.
72 pages :
illustrations (some 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.
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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--Source other than the Library of Congress.
Ages 8-12.
Skeleton book : get to know your bones, inside out