false 3308859 1 In this comprehensive and entertaining resource, David Macaulay<BR>reveals the inner workings of the human body as only he could. In<BR>order to present this complicated subject in an accurate and entertaining<BR>way, he put in years of research. He sat in on anatomy classes, dissections,<BR>and even reached inside the rib cages of two cadavers to compare<BR>their spleen sizes. He observed numerous surgeries, including a<BR>ten-hour procedure where a diseased pancreas was removed, as well as<BR>one where a worn-out old knee was replaced by a brand new one. This<BR>hands-on investigation gives Macaulay a unique perspective to lead his<BR>readers on a visual journey through the workings of the human body.<BR><BR>The seven sections within the book take us from the cells that form<BR>our foundation to the individual systems they build. Each beautifully<BR>illustrated spread details different aspects of our complex structure,<BR>explaining the function of each and offering up-close glimpses, unique<BR>cross-sections and perspectives, and even a little humor along the way.<BR>This one-of-a-kind book can serve as a reference for children, families,<BR>teachers, and anyone who has questions about how his or her body<BR>works. When readers see how David Macaulay builds a body and<BR>explains the way it works, they will come away with a new appreciation<BR>of the amazing world inside them. 3346074 7 10 2008 The Way We Work: Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body total:39|5:18|4:15|3:3|2:3|1:0| 39 165 129 16 4 0 false false Tue Jan 13 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 07 01:27:05 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 14 00:06:26 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 1 false false Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 20 19:15:37 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 20 19:18:44 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 1 false false Thu Jun 26 08:43:02 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 26 08:46:52 -0700 2008 In a companion volume to THE WAY THINGS WORK, Macaulay tackles anatomy and physiology. The best nonfiction book of the year--and one of the very best in any genre.]]> 2 1 false false Wed Jul 23 11:59:32 -0700 2008 Sat Jan 10 07:14:35 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Thu Oct 16 20:54:07 -0700 2008 Sat Nov 22 10:59:46 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun May 24 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu May 21 07:54:42 -0700 2009 Tue May 26 17:08:16 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jul 14 08:11:50 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 08:25:28 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Thu Jan 15 20:46:38 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 15 20:47:31 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Sun Oct 04 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 19:04:55 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 19:05:33 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri May 22 19:00:18 -0700 2009 Thu May 21 18:29:53 -0700 2009 Fri May 22 19:00:18 -0700 2009 Great for the 8-14 kids who always ask "why"]]> 2 0 false false Fri Oct 10 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 05 17:59:20 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 12 10:47:02 -0700 2008
Not to be all SB about it, but I think I like the man more than his work. And so it should come as no surprise ...more...]]> 0 0 false false Thu Mar 26 08:43:43 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 21 08:12:25 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Nov 04 04:47:57 -0800 2008 Wed Oct 28 10:58:11 -0700 2009
The illustrations are fun, (most) of the explanations are approachable without being so watered down as to be worthless, and it's a fun experience. David Macauley is a god.]]> 5 0 false false Tue Nov 18 12:25:47 -0800 2008 Mon Oct 06 20:41:48 -0700 2008 Tue Nov 18 12:25:47 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Wed May 14 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed May 14 15:36:13 -0700 2008 Thu May 15 05:15:57 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Thu Jul 30 12:24:49 -0700 2009 Wed May 06 18:10:05 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 30 12:24:49 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Nov 14 12:23:40 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 14 12:23:43 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Oct 17 14:50:30 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 17 14:50:30 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Oct 15 13:47:43 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 15 13:47:43 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Oct 14 19:36:28 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 14 19:36:28 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3308859