The Incredible Machine

by National Geographic Society, Robert M. Poole (Editor)

More than four hundred full-color photographs journey inside the human body to explore the mysteries of human anatomy and physiology, from the development of a fetus to white cells devouring invading bacteria. 10,000 first printing.

Genres: Science, Reference, Nonfiction, Photography

384 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

Reviews

[Rebecca Fröidh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tur att den innehöll mycket bilder så att det gick över snabbt. Jag är visst inte så intresserad av människokroppen. Dessutom är den från 1988 så känns kanske något utdaterad nu och kanske hade varit mer intressant om den var lite mer modern.