The Skeleton Book by Robert Winston
Did you know human bones are eight times stronger than concrete? Or that both humans and giraffes have seven vertebrae in their necks? You will learn about these amazing human body facts and much more in this fascinating book for children.Packed with amazing 3D computer images highlighted in different colors, The Skeleton Book allows children to explore every bone and joint in the human body in minute detail. Take a look at the spongy inside and tough exterior of the bone structure. Learn about the longest bone in the body and see how bones grow with age.
Find out how millions of years of evolution has helped the human body to perform so many tasks with precision. Become a fossil detective and see how archaeologists study and reconstruct ancient skeletons. Explore the future with bionic skeletons and 3D printed bones.
With an embossed cover and a pull out five-foot skeleton poster inside the book, The Skeleton Book gives perspective for kids to study a life-size version of the human skeleton.
Robert Winston is a world-renowned scientist who has combined groundbreaking academic work with a flair for communicating science to the general public. The icon of many British TV series, Winston's charisma and zest for adventure have seen him riding roller coasters and freezing in an igloo to help demonstrate science in action.His pioneering work in the field of human fertility has helped dozens of childless couples have "miracle babies" and earned him an international reputation. He is a professor of science and society at Imperial College London and an active researcher in reproductive physiology.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781465453365 |
| ISBN 10 | 1465453369 |
| Title | The Skeleton Book |
| Author | Robert Winston |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | DK |
| Year published | 2016-09-13 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |