A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.

Hear ye, hear ye! Father-daughter duo Jeremy and Hermione Tankard are pleased to introduce the first book in a rib-tickling, heartfelt full-color graphic novel series perfect for fans of Bird & Squirrel!

Yorick is a skeleton who was just dug up after a few hundred years of sleep. He speaks like it too. "Forsooth, my joy, I barely can contain!"

Bones is the hungry dog who did the

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Middle-schooler Sally Simplesmith must solve the mystery of the missing dog bones to save her skeleton dog from puppy prison.

"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the skeletal system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

"Skeletal System guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Skeletal System explores the characteristics and interactions of this system, its makeup, and its importance"--

Takes a closer look at the bones that make up the human skeleton and help us move every day, including our vertebrae and the 26 bones in each foot. Each book in this appealing series will introduce young readers to a part of the human body. With engaging text, fun facts, and helpful photos and diagrams, each book explores the appearance and function of the body part and its role in a healthy, working body. These fascinating books also cover proactive...

Discusses the parts that make up the human skeletal system, how they grow, what happens when they break, and how they mend.

Discusses the evolution, structure and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.

Describes how the skeleton is formed and the function it provides in supporting and moving the human body.