Skeletal System

Explains how the different types of bones of the body work harmoniously together.

The human body has 206 bones, and each has a special job to do! From giving the body shape to making blood cells, the skeletal system truly is the body’s foundation! Through labeled diagrams and carefully defined terms, readers can easily follow the skeletal system’s many roles.

Do you know how many bones are in your body? Get under your skin in this book. Young readers will discover how bones fit together, how they move, and how they protect other parts of the body.

"Discusses the parts that make up the human skeletal system, what can go wrong, how to treat those illnesses and diseases, and how to stay healthy"--Provided by publisher.

Your skeleton is the framework of your body. Bones provide protection, but they do much more than that. They also produce blood cells and even act as storehouses for minerals the body may need in the future. This guidebook to the human skeletal system includes information about diseases, disorders, and injuries, and discusses how to keep your bones healthy. Numerous photographs and informative diagrams help readers understand the human body and provide a remarkable look at the skeletal system.

28" x 22" QuickStudy laminated quick reference guide poster.

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