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1) Dem bones
Author
Language
English
Description
A rendition of a traditional African American spiritual.
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"A lively, illustrated exploration of the 500-million-year history of bone, a touchstone for understanding vertebrate life and human culture. Bone is ubiquitous and versatile, and uniquely repairs itself without scarring. However, we rarely see bone in its living state--and even then, mostly in two-tone images that only hint at its marvels. After it serves and protects vertebrate lives, bone reveals itself in surprising ways, sometimes hundreds of...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Bone is as embedded in our culture as it is in our bodies. Our species has made instruments and jewelry from bone, treated the dead like collectors' items, put our faith in skull bumps as guides to human behavior, and arranged skeletons into macabre tributes to the afterlife. Switek makes a compelling case for getting better acquainted with our skeletons, in all their surprising roles. Bridging the worlds of paleontology, anthropology, medicine, and...
5) Bones
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"How much do you know about your bones? From supporting your body to protecting your organs, it's time to explore bone basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your bones work-and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Oceano
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
Español
Description
"Para hacerse un experto en huesos, este libro es un buen comienzo. Fotos increíbles de esqueletos animales que muestran al detalle cómo son las arquitecturas que sostienen los cuerpos de los seres vivos. Detalles sorprendentes de alas, pies, colas, cráneos- y una parte final donde se amplía información sobre el tema. El asunto no resulta nada siniestro, tiene un aire científico tratado con un lenguaje sencillo que facilita el acercamiento...
9) Body bones
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This book contains facts about bone growth, the varieties of bones, and how bones work with other body systems. It includes photographs of people and animals which are overlaid with diagrams of skeletons.
10) Face
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Korean
Description
A serial killer is burning away the flesh of his victims with acid, leaving only the bones behind. The police turn to Hyun-min, a former forensic sculptor adept in reconstructing faces by examining and interpreting skulls. With the victim's bones in his house, Hyun-min's daughter begins to experience disturbing visions. As he races against time to find the answers and save his daughter, the deadly truth behind these victims reveals a sinister conspiracy...
12) Boney
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Annabelle discovers an animal bone in the woods and decides to make it her new plaything. But nature ends up moving Annabelle in mysterious ways. At first, Boney, as Annabelle names him, makes the perfect companion. While Mom is busy with the baby, Boney and Annabelle share a meal, play at the park, and share a bedtime story before Annabelle tucks Boney into his shoebox-bed for the night. But when creatures run wild through her dreams, Annabelle...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
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!
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
"In 1860, Alexander Ferguson, a newly ordained vicar and amateur evolutionary scientist, takes up his new parish, a poor, isolated patch on the remote Scottish island of Harris. He hopes to uncover the truth behind the legend of the selkies--mermaids or seal people who have been sighted off the north of Scotland for centuries. He has a more personal motive, too; family legend states that Alexander is descended from seal men. As he struggles to be...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
From as early as 1876, there were rumors of ghosts inhabiting the building that now houses the Cincinnati Symphony, so when a night watchman would tell of his sightings nearly 100 years later, many thought he was just adding to lore. But then in 1988 when construction workers were working in one of the elevator shafts, they uncovered hundreds of pounds of skeletal remains in an underground crypt. Dr. Elizabeth Murray was eventually entrusted with...
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Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Bones allow the body to hold its shape. This title explores what bones are made of and the many roles they have in the body. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks? Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop's "The Dog and His Reflection" in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity.
Author
Publisher
Harper Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A standalone epic fantasy set in a brand-new world of towering mountains and sparkling cities, in which a band of aging warriors have a second chance to defeat dark magic and avenge a haunting loss. Twenty-five years ago, five heroes risked their lives to defeat the bone maker Eklor--a corrupt magician who created an inhuman army using animal bones. But victory came at a tragic price. Only four of the heroes survived. Since then, Kreya, the group's...
20) The bare bones broth cookbook: 125 gut-friendly recipes to heal, strengthen, and nourish the body
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Bone broth is one of mankind's oldest foods--and healthiest, boasting one of the most complete nutritional profiles of any food on earth. The collagen, bone, skin, marrow, and fat that is extracted when animal bones simmer in water for hours (or days) are the building blocks of life, containing proteins that help to combat inflammation; boost immunity; strengthen bones; improve hair, skin, and nails; and help a host of digestive issues by promoting...
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