The skeleton is the framework of the body. It supports moves and protects. It allows us to walk run jump and swim. This superb collection of photographs brings its variety complexity and ingenuity of design vividly to life.Starting with the complete human skeleton the book explains how each set of bones functions and examines in detail the construction of the skull the spine and rib cage hands and arms and legs and feet. A wide range of animal bones and skeletons are included to highlight the similarities and differences relative to humans. It also describes what bones are made of and how they grow.Produced in association with the Natural History Museum London Skeleton is a unique and compelling introduction to skeletal structure and mechanics.
- ISBN10 0863182720
- ISBN13 9780863182723
- Publish Date 11 December 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 June 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 64
- Language English