Human Body: A Visual Guide (Visual Guides)

Human Body: A Visual Guide (Visual Guides)

ReviewThe aesthetically pleasing hardcover work can be picked up anytime and appreciated by all... McMillan does a phenomenal job... As a scientist studying the human body, I am amazed by the depth of this book... Rarely have I seen a science book so beautiful and, at the same, provide such clear explanations. (Catherine C. Cooper, Tufts University, School of M Science Books and Films)Microscopic imaging, realistic photos and illustrations with detailed captions create a compelling read... Immediately this fantastic book grasps your attention. The visual presentation is so colorful and informative that the text quickly becomes a page turner. (Anne Hatcher Resource Links)Stunning images capture the reader's interest... written with both the casual reader and the science enthusiast in mind... an outstanding reference for junior or senior high school libraries. (Christine Sanderson VOYA)Truly a treat for the eyes. The photographs are vibrant, detailed, and many will be new to the layperson. All of the 11 organ systems are covered in this volume and each system has annotated illustrations and photographs, often including microphotography and advanced medical imaging. (Shannon Graff Hysell American Reference Books Annual)[This book's] main attraction is the stunning collection of photographs .... and beautiful color illustrations .... A wealth of information on the human body ... A good reference. (Marilyn Marks, Elementary Science Specialist The Science Teacher)This [book] offers more visual detail than most ... It's the blend of visual with the information which makes complex scientific concepts ... so clear, making this a solid pick for high school to general-interest libraries. (Library Bookwatch The Midwest Book Review)Unusual reference guide to human anatomy... full of vivid illustrations and photographs. (Science News 2006-09-02)Simply a beautiful book... Informative and fascinating, Human Body is full of vital facts on recent developments in medicine... a comprehensive reference you'll use again and again. (Elaine Ambroise Taste for Life)In-depth... accurate... Firefly's Visual Guide series always provides excellent explanations. (Jodi DeLong Halifax Chronicle Herald 2006-12-10)Firefly has produced another beautiful science book for the reference library. Filled with full-colour scientific illustrations and photographs (including some amazing microscopic shots) ... this is an informative guide ... Written in plain, but not unsophisticated, language ... this straightforward book is ideal for biology buffs aged 12 and beyond. (Winnipeg Free Press 2006-12-03)A superb handbook on the marvel that is the human body.This new Visual Guide provides the latest scientific information on the human body, using microphotography, advanced medical imaging and annotated illustrations. The book reveals all the intricacy and beauty of the human body and shows the structure and functions of all the systems that make up a human being: Circulatory, respiratory, digestive and nervous systems Bones, muscles and skin Sensory and digestive processes Amazing workings of the brain and internal organs.Human Body is packed with compelling information on the latest developments in modern medical procedures, reproductive technology, transplants, cosmetic surgery and new prosthetics. "FactFiles" are used throughout for quick reference to intriguing and important topics.The author has created an outstanding and easy-to-access resource to the science of the human body.About the AuthorBeverly McMillan is a U.S.-based writer whose special interest is in making human biology and natural history accessible to the general reader. She is the co-author of a best-selling college text on human biology, and her published work also includes books on sharks and other ocean creatures, the Titanic and a children's book on Apollo astronaut Alan Bean.Excerpt. ? Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.IntroductionT