"Some of the material in this book originally appeared in 'Pockets Human Body' published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd."--T.p. verso. Includes index.

Introduction to the body: Evolution of the human body -- Body systems -- Cells -- Body structures: Skeleton -- Bone -- Skull -- Spine -- Joints -- Muscular system -- Hair and nails -- Brain and nervous system: Nervous system -- Brain -- Spinal cord -- Senses -- Heart, blood, and lungs: Cardiovascular system -- Heart -- Blood -- Fighting infection -- Endocrine system -- Respiratory system -- Digestion and excretion: Digestive system -- Mouth and teeth -- Stomach -- Intestines -- Liver and pancreas -- Urinary system -- Reproduction: Reproductive systems -- Sex and fertilization -- Pregnancy and birth -- Genetics and heredity -- Growing up -- Growing old -- Body facts: Pregnancy and birth -- Cells and tissue -- Senses -- Hormones -- Growing up and death -- Food and nutrition -- Immune systems -- Ovaries and urination -- Circulation and the heart -- Skin, hair, and nails -- Bones and teeth -- Muscles and exercise -- Brain and nerves -- Respiratory system -- Blood -- Genetics.