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x, 450 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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English
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"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body -- how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
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271 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Zoologist Bill Schutt delivers a look at hearts from across the animal kingdom, from insects to whales to humans. Illustrated with black-and-white line drawings"--
Schutt, a zoologist, tells an incredible story of evolution and scientific progress with a likely look at the hearts of animals, from fish to bats to humans. He takes us on a tour from the origins of circulation, still evident in microorganisms today, to the tiny hardworking pumps of...
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Goes inside the largest animals on the planet to explore their anatomy, reveal their intricate inner workings and uncover their evolutionary secrets. In this episode, veterinary scientist Mark Evans and comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg dissect a lion and tiger. On the outside, the animals look very different; but once their skins are removed, even the experts find it hard to distinguish the two.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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English
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Presents information on how cells combine to form plants and fungi and carry out processes such as photosynthesis, and how plants reproduce through pollination and fertilization, or through spores and cones. Includes color illustrations and a glossary.
25) Yoga anatomy
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x, 221 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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Provides instruction and detailed anatomical drawings to give a deeper understanding of principles and structures with each movement, and everything from breathing to standing is shown in an entirely new light.
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307 pages : color illustrations ; 34 cm
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English
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"Anatomy 360° shows the human body in its entirety -- from the skin to the muscles to the organs to the bones. This stunning book provides a unique perspective on our most crucial parts, showing how the structures of our bodies influence their functions... you'll finally get a complete look at the human body --even the parts you thought you'd never see!" --Website.
31) Human body
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English
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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...
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xii, 242 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 32 cm
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English
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A guide for all skill levels takes artists step-by-step through the process of depicting realistic animals, from drawings of skeletons and how they move at the joint, to comparisons of shapes and proportions and photographs of live animals.
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1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Veterinary scientist Mark Evans and comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg travel to South Africa's KwaZulu Natal Coast, where the body of a giant white shark weighing in at over 2,000 pounds and measuring almost 15 feet has been pulled up. It presents an international team of experts with a rare opportunity to explore this hunter's anatomy to find out how it has evolved into the oceans most feared predator.
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