Read all about vertebrates--animals with bones--and find out how bones shape what kinds of animals we look like.

"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.

We don't often think about it, but we'd be a pile of skin and other organs without our bones. This helpful guide to the human skeleton presents readers with a key body system. They will be acquainted with groups of bones such as the spine and skull and learn what they need to do to keep their bones healthy. Carefully chosen photographs and illustrations support the accessible text, which is a valuable introduction to several key biology concepts.

"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"--

"Prepare to be amazed by this spectacular collection of incredible bones from some of the world's most fascinating beings. Each skeleton will show you what lies beneath the skin and teach you how these creatures live and survive"--P. [4] of the cover.

"The human skeletal system is all about bones! It's the scaffold for the human body and holds up all the other pieces of us. This helpful guide to the skeletal system explores the main bones of the human body; the cells, fibers, and other elements that make up each bone; and what happens if part of the system is damaged or missing. Through the help of exciting photographs and diagrams, intriguing sidebars, discussion questions, and fact boxes, readers...

An introduction to the different muscles and bones in the human body and how they function.

Bones are those hard parts of our bodies that make up our skeletons and skulls, and we need them in lots of different ways. In this book, readers learn about the bones in their bodies and why we can't live without them. And bones aren't just good for humans--many animals can't live without them, too!

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

"Explores how and why exoskeletons were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--