Anatomicum

Name: Anatomicum
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787414921
Price: 55.0 NZD
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By Jennifer Z Paxton

Series: Welcome To The Museum

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Summary

Anatomicum by Jennifer Z Paxton invites young readers into a fascinating journey through the human body. With beautifully detailed illustrations, this book explores anatomy and physiology, offering insights into how the body functions. It's an engaging and educational resource for children interested in the wonders of human biology.
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Anatomicum

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the human body and want a beautifully illustrated and informative guide. Perfect for curious young minds, it offers a detailed and engaging exploration of anatomy, making learning both fun and educational.

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The next installment in the successful Welcome to the Museum series, Anatomicum explores the human body in stunning detail.

This beautiful book is a feast of anatomical knowledge.

Description

Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore...

Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to uncover the mysteries of anatomy, expertly curated to give you the experience of a museum exhibition from the comfort of your own home.

The 2019 offering from Big Picture Press's Welcome to the Museum series, Anatomicum guides readers through the organs and systems of the human body, from the muscles we use to show emotion, to the delicate workings of the brain. With sumptuous artwork by Katy Wiedemann, and expert text by anatomy professor Dr Jennifer Z Paxton, this encyclopaedic tome is a feast of anatomical knowledge.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Anatomicum offers an engaging exploration of the human body, appealing to young readers with its detailed anatomical illustrations and clear explanations. The book is praised for transforming the learning experience into a museum-like journey through the body's anatomy, with realistic illustrations that captivate both children and adults. Reviewers commend it for its educational value, striking visuals, and accessible language, making it a delightful and informative addition to any household.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787414921

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Big Picture Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Katy Wiedemann

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 378.0mm

Weight: 1256g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jennifer Z Paxton Series: Welcome To The Museum

About the Author

Jennifer Z Paxton is Lecturer in Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh and Principal Investigator of the Paxton Lab, a tissue engineering laboratory. Jennifer has won the Wellcome Trust 'I'm a Scientist' competition twice (2013, 2018). She loves bringing the science of anatomy to a wider audience and working with primary schools to engage more children with the subject.

Katy Wiedemann is an illustrator and tattoo artist in Philadelphia, USA. Her work explores the field of scientific illustration, particularly that of anatomy. Working in ink and watercolour, Katy uses traditional techniques to blend realism and scientific understanding. Katy is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration, as well as a MA in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art.

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