The Human Body Atlas: How the Human Body Works - Hardcover

by National Geographic (Author)

The Human Body Atlas presents the human body and how it works, explaining the amazing work done behind the scenes by each part of the body.

The human body is a complicated thing, but now you can learn how it works in-depth. The beautiful, full-color illustrations in The Human Body Atlas are accompanied by informative text explaining the major body systems, including:

• Circulatory
• Digestive
• Endocrine
• Lymphatic
• Muscular
• Nervous
• Autonomic nervous
• Reproductive
• Respiratory
• Skeletal
• Urinary systems

This handy resource is at once a thorough look at human anatomy, and an approachable reference, making The Human Body Atlas a powerful addition to any family or student's library. You will love learning the intricacies and beauty of the human body in this complete, fully illustrated guide.

The easy-to-follow text, written by medical experts, demystifies the body's biological complexities. So whether you're studying, or just plain curious, how an organ works, the role it plays in the body, or what it looks like, you can find all the answers here.

Author Biography

National Geographic is the official magazine of the National Geographic Society. It has been published continuously since its first issue in 1888, nine months after the Society itself was founded. It primarily contains articles about science, geography, history, and world culture. The magazine is known for its thick square-bound glossy format with a yellow rectangular border and its extensive use of dramatic photographs.