Dancing skeletons teach the way bones connect in this version of a familiar African-American song.

A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.

A guide to human and animal skeletons provides informative comparisons while sharing such facts as the number of bones in the human body and the ways that skeletal structures work.

Describes in simple language the structure, movement, purpose, and growth of out bones. Shows how bones give shape to the body and describes the different bones- long, short, flat, and curved in different parts of the body.

Text and photographs provide a simple introduction to the human skeleton, describing the composition of bone, the names of individual bones, and the function of a skeleton.

"Prepare to be amazed by this spectacular collection of incredible bones from some of the world's most fascinating beings. Each skeleton will show you what lies beneath the skin and teach you how these creatures live and survive"--P. [4] of the cover.

Introductory text, photographs, and simple scientific diagrams combine to explain the functions of the skeletal system.

Contains "inside information" about human and animal skeltons, plus riddles, and special see-through pages that show entire animals inside and out.

Contains riddles that challenge readers to find various objects hidden in spooky photographs.