The Human Body Atlas: How the human body works

by National Geographic Society

The Human Body Atlas presents the human body and how it works, explaining the amazing work done behind the scenes by each part of the body.

The human body is a complicated thing, but now you can learn how it works in-depth. The beautiful, full-color illustrations in The Human Body Atlas are accompanied by informative text explaining the major body systems, This handy resource is at once a thorough look at human anatomy, and an approachable reference , making The Human Body Atlas a powerful addition to any family or student’s library. You will love learning the intricacies and beauty of the human body in this complete, fully illustrated guide. 

The easy-to-follow text , written by medical experts, demystifies the body's biological complexities. So whether you're studying, or just plain curious, how an organ works, the role it plays in the body, or what it looks like, you can find all the answers here.

Genres: Science, Health, Biology, Medical, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 2010

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

[Ankit Sharma]

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[Mohamed]

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[Adam Chandler]

A basic book on human anatomy with many pictures and relatively simple writing. It is suitable more for teenagers considering the terminology used and visuals of reproductive anatomy.