Uncover the Human Body: An Uncover It Book

Filled with interesting facts and information, this book offers a comprehensive approach to teaching children about anatomy and functions of the human body. Beginning with the dermal system each layer addresses the skeletal system, digestive system, urinary system, circulatory system, repiratory system, muscular system, and nervous system. Children will learn why bones can bend without breaking, how blood travels thru the body and protects against germs, how different parts of the brain controls different functions of the body and what smoking does to your lungs.

Luann Colombo has been putting science into the hands of children for 19 years at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center and as the author of 35 interactive books and CD-ROM’s. Over 3 million copies of her works are in print. She has also published curriculum for NOVA (WGBH), Bill Nye the Science Guy, Beakman’s World (TV), and Science Court (TV).

Jennifer Fairman, certified medical illustrator and founder of Fairman Studios, focuses on medical and biological art for display and publication. She completed her MA in Medical and Biological Illustration from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has illustrated for leading institutions including the Smithsonian, Lahey Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Prentice Hall.

Craig Zuckerman has been a freelance illustrator for twenty years. Although traditionally trained, he started working digitally seven years ago. Zuckerman enjoys drawing and painting organic subject matter. He often focuses on the healthcare industry.