Bones come in all shapes and sizes. They grow. They support. They can even repair themselves when they break. Steve Jenkins explores the differences between human and animal bones, many of them shown at actual size. Take a close look at a human hand and those of a spider monkey, a mole and a bat. Compare the great weight of an elephant's leg with the feather-light femur of a stork.

From writer Idan Ben-Barak and illustrator Julian Frost, the creators of Do Not Lick This Book, comes a hilarious, interactive picture book that takes a look inside our bodies to show what humans are made of.--

"Did you know that the largest bone in the human body is the femur? In adults, the skeleton makes up 15 percent of the body's weight. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Skeletal System. This series 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. Each book explores...

"What kinds of bones do you have? Why do babies have more bones than adults? Find out in this fascinating look at the Skeletal System. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--

You probably don't think much about skulls. So what's the big deal about them? Well, every head of every person you've ever seen has a skull inside. And that includes YOU! This smart, skull-positive story cheerfully dispels any fears kids might have about their skeletons, flipping our view of skulls from a spooky symbol to a fascinating, cool, and crucial part of our bodies. --from Amazon.

"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."--

"Strong, smooth domes, skulls are more than remnants of creatures that used to be. They are artifacts that allow us to travel back through time. Every ridge, hollow, and crevice of a skull reveals something about an animal's habitat, food source, and skill set. By observing the characteristics of six different animal skulls, readers can learn about the lives once led by a lynx, a deer, a beaver, a hummingbird, a wolf, and an owl. Katherine Hocker's...

"Every machine needs a framework, and that's where the skeleton and muscles of the human body come in! Readers will learn how their amazing skeletal and muscular system holds them up and keeps them moving in this information-packed science handbook. Full of diagrams, how-it-works features, tips, troubleshooting guides, and frequently asked questions and answers, this must-have manual is the ultimate human body guide!"--