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Author
Series
Publisher
Scientific Publishing, Ltd
Language
English
Description
The Pregnancy & Birth chart presents a detailed overview of the process from conception to birth. The overall structure of the female reproductive system is illustrated with smaller images showing the zygote stages. Each trimester is shown graphically with an overall view and a close-up view of the developing fetus.
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Language
English
Description
Even a quick look at the surface of human skin reveals its many complexities. Much more than a simple shell for the human body, the skin helps protect internal organs and, working in conjunction with connective tissue, allows the human body to function as a unit. This comprehensive volume examines the components of the human integumentary system, as well as the various diseases and disorders to which it is vulnerable.
14) The heart
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Describes how the heart works, how blood travels through the body carrying oxygen, and how to prevent heart disease.
18) Birth and growth
Author
Series
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Explains how babies are born, grow, become children, then adults, and eventually die.
Author
Series
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Compares the human brain to that of other animals, presents historic notions about the brain from prehistoric headhunting to thescientific age, explains how the brain and nervous system function, and describes related disorders, surgical care, and mentalhealth.
20) The five senses
Author
Series
Publisher
Silver Burdett Press
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the functions, disorders, and care of the five senses.
