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The Way We Work |  | Author: David Macaulay
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books
List Price: $35.00
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 9064
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 336
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 1
ISBN: 0618233784
Dewey Decimal Number: 612
EAN: 9780618233786
ASIN: 0618233784
Publication Date: October 7, 2008
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Amazon.com Review
In this comprehensive and entertaining resource, David Macaulay reveals the inner workings of the human body as only he could. In order to present this complicated subject in an accurate and entertaining way, he put in years of research. He sat in on anatomy classes, dissections, and even reached inside the rib cages of two cadavers to compare their spleen sizes. He observed numerous surgeries, including a ten-hour procedure where a diseased pancreas was removed, as well as one where a worn-out old knee was replaced by a brand new one. This hands-on investigation gives Macaulay a unique perspective to lead his readers on a visual journey through the workings of the human body.
The seven sections within the book take us from the cells that form our foundation to the individual systems they build. Each beautifully illustrated spread details different aspects of our complex structure, explaining the function of each and offering up-close glimpses, unique cross-sections and perspectives, and even a little humor along the way. This one-of-a-kind book can serve as a reference for children, families, teachers, and anyone who has questions about how his or her body works. When readers see how David Macaulay builds a body and explains the way it works, they will come away with a new appreciation of the amazing world inside them.
Amazon Exclusive: Macaulay's Sketches for The Way We Work
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Explore author-artist David Macaulay's creative imagination at work in this collection of intriguing early sketches for the book. Each drawing--which is rendered in colored pencils-- lays out the story of a different system of the body through surprising shifts of scale, color, texture, the insertion of figures, and other intriguing spatial relationships on the page.
Product Description
This is an outstanding guide to the human body from one of the world's great illustrators! Ever wondered how we breathe, or why? Or what happens to broccoli once your teeth have finished with it? Or how your eyes turn at the same time and in the same direction? Most of us don't stop to think about the countless everyday tasks our bodies perform automatically while we get on with our lives. And yet of all the complex things we encounter as we go through life, our bodies are probably the most remarkable of all...Explore everything from bones to bronchioles, noses to neurons in this clear, comprehensive and utterly engaging guide to the human body from award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay, creator of the bestselling "The New Way Things Work". David Macaulay's research took several years, during which he sat in on anatomy classes, dissections and numerous operations. "The New Way Things Work" has enjoyed phenomenal global success, selling millions of copies worldwide, spending fifty weeks on the "New York Times" bestseller list, and being translated into dozens of languages.
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 Great Transaction September 30, 2009
R. Benoit (Boston, MA)
The book I ordered arrived within the said dates and is almost perfect (exactly as stated in description). Very pleased with this purchase and would not hesitate to recommend and make future transactions.
Thank you.
 Nice addition to my library June 26, 2009
B. Pruett (Henderson, NV USA)
I enjoy the pictures and the format is great! Nice addition to my library. Had to get this one since I like The Way Things Work so much.
Great book March 23, 2009
Steven Malech (San Jose Area)
If you are at all interested in the way the human body works you'll love this book. Its a cool gift book even for kids.
Recommended by a friend... January 23, 2009
Thomas J. Brucia (Houston, TX United States)
A bit advanced for my three-year old grandson, but I suspect his father will enjoy it (and three year olds do grow up bit by bit).
Easy to Digest January 10, 2009
Happy (Pennsylvania)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My first exposure to this book was hearing the interview of David Macauley on NPR. I was hooked and ordered the book from Amazon that very day.I believe he mentioned it took about 8 years to complete this project. Plus, he illustrated this book with neat colored pencil style drawings that are fun in their own right.
You could call me a useless trivia junkie. I enjoy reading factual accounts on history, politicians,and science. (To name a few)
So this great little human body user guide is great for someone like me.
Did you know that "on an average day kidneys process the equivalent of twelve bathtubs full of blood to produce one big soda bottle full of urine?" (Page 138)
Mr. Macaulay said he wrote this on about an 8th grade level. That's fine with me! Nobody really wants to read a medical journal for fun. This book was easy. I didn't sit down and read from cover to cover right away. I was reading other novels at the time and busy with other things. But this book allows the reader to come back at any time. It is not necessary to read in order or read at one time.
Most people will already be familiar with a lot of the information that is in this book. It is not written for medical professionals. It is written for folks that want an easy to understand account of how our body works on a day to day basis. For that, I found it charming and fun to read.
His illustrations are entertaining and interesting to examine. Nobody will feel put off by this simplified and easy to digest guide to the human body. He did a nice job of explaining every function with a mix of medical science and story telling. The final result is palatable for 14 year olds and up. Just don't expect it to get too technical. It's a good read for the entire family.
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