Children are not little adults. Being able to recognise and respond in a meaningful way to their anatomical and physiological differences is an essential part of the nurses role. Fundamentals of Childrens Anatomy and Physiology is an accessible, applied and highly visual textbook designed to give you a sound knowledge of the functions of the body, enabling you to provide safe and effective nursing care. This exciting and straightforward resource provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of children and the related biological sciences that will enable you to develop you practical caring skills and to enhance your knowledge in order to become a caring, kind and compassionate childrens nurse.  It will enable you to deliver increasingly complex care for children, sick or well in a range of settings that safeguards and promotes the welfare of vulnerable children in an appropriate, coordinated, multi-disciplinary, integrated and family-centred manner. KEY FEATURES:  A full-colour, student-friendly, introduction to the essentials of anatomy and physiology for children and young people Can be used as a reference text in the practice learning environment, the classroom or at home Clinical application throughout, applying the anatomy and physiology to common child health condition Full of interactive learning materials and features, including self-testing, review questions, and activities to help reinforce learning Includes a glossary of terms Features a companion website with fantastic extras for both students and lecturers