Bones Skeletons and how They Work
Bones Skeletons and how They Work by Steve Jenkins, published by Scholastic Inc. in 2010, offers an engaging exploration of the skeletal structures of both humans and animals. This illustrated edition spans 32 pages and is designed to captivate young readers with its vivid visuals and informative content. The book presents a detailed comparison of various bones, showcasing their unique characteristics and functions in an accessible manner.
Readers will discover intriguing facts about the human skeleton alongside fascinating insights into animal anatomy. The book features comparisons such as the differences between a human hand and that of a spider monkey, as well as the contrasting weights of an elephant’s leg and a stork’s femur. With a focus on anatomy and physiology, this volume serves as a valuable resource for young learners interested in science and nature, providing a comprehensive look at the importance of bones in both humans and animals.
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Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating look at the bones of the human body as compared to the bones of animals, and shows them off!
This book is far from skinny — it’s the definitive nonfiction title about human and animal bones, delivered with in-your-face accuracy and intrigue. In this visually driven volume, kids come face-to-face with some head-to-toe boney comparisons, many of them shown at actual size. Here you’ll find the differences between a man’s hand and that of a spider monkey; the great weight of an elephant’s leg, paired with the feather-light femur of a stork; and rib-tickling info about snakes and sloths. How many bones are in the whole human body?
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