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Four sections introduce a potpourri of information focusing on the unique characteristics and abilities of humans. Anatomy, communication, imagination, cultural components, personality characteristics, emotions, DNA, and gender issues are a few of the topics covered. Short blocks of text, photographs, quizzes, and brain teasers make for a busy layout, but most readers will find something to explore in greater depth. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Kingfisher
| September, 2006
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TradeISBN 0-7534-5972-8$12.95
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4-6
Kingfisher Knowledge series.
Covering topics including evolution, reproduction, nutrition, stem cell technology, and body systems, this book provides a comprehensive and intriguing look at humans. Well-captioned historical prints, photographs, and computer-generated images show the past and future of biology and medicine. The text's arrangement is confusing, but the wealth of interesting information makes up for any disorganization. Chapter summaries are included. Websites. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Kingfisher
| November, 2006
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TradeISBN 0-7534-6035-1$12.95
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4-6
Kingfisher Knowledge series.
Opening with a brief introduction to the variety of disease-causing pathogens, this informative text provides an overview of plagues and epidemics of the past and present and the science of preventing future outbreaks. The busy, textbooklike pages include many photographs, maps, and diagrams. Chapter summaries are included. Websites. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| Kingfisher
| October, 2004
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TradeISBN 0-7534-5778-4$11.95
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4-6
Kingfisher Knowledge series.
Double-page spreads introduce viruses, bacteria, "mini animals" (e.g., Hydra and dust mites), and other microorganisms and explain how these unseen entities affect humanity in both harmful and helpful ways. The accompanying photographic enlargements (magnification scale is listed for each image) are fascinating. Each chapter ends with an unnecessary summary highlighting key points that were made in the text one or two pages earlier. Websites. Glos., ind.
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4-6
DK Secret Worlds series.
This pocket-sized book explains the evolution of the brain. A brief history of neurological theory and study leads to sections on the senses in humans and animals, brain teasers, and behavior. Photos are clear, but the page design is overly busy and switches distractingly from white to black to screened backgrounds. Lists of related websites and "Amazing Facts" are appended. Glos., ind.
304 pp.
| DK
| September, 2002
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TradeISBN 0-7894-8672-5$$29.99
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4-6
Double-page spreads divided into seven sections sport the familiar DK format. After covering human organs and systems, the text traces the historical parallel between understanding human anatomy and the development of medicine. A final section contains resources. The pictures are eye-catching, but some type is too small and further obscured by screened backgrounds. Glos., ind.
64 pp.
| DK
| May, 2001
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TradeISBN 0-7894-7388-7$$19.95
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4-6
Startling computer-enhanced photographs, photomicrographs, scans, X-rays, and drawings crowd this oversized book. Small paragraphs of facts and explanations about human organs and systems are scattered on the double-page spreads. A final page includes a Western medicine time line, a fact list, and definitions of medical specialties. Glos., ind.
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4-6
DK Secret Worlds series.
This pocket-sized book features striking photos in a distractingly tight layout. In casual language, the text describes the structure and function of the human organ systems and relates interesting anecdotes. A reference section includes a time line of medical breakthroughs, branches of medicine, and websites. Glos., ind.
112 pp.
| Kingfisher
| September, 1999
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TradeISBN 0-7534-5177-8$$16.95
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K-3
This quick tour of human anatomy and physiology includes basic facts about everything from the nervous system to reproduction to eating a balanced diet. Each double-page spread focuses on a particular subject (hair, infection, healthy food), and heavily captioned photos of children and clinical illustrations accompany the brief text. Two pages of "amazing facts" and a "body quiz" are appended. Glos., ind.