The Anatomy Coloring Book
For college, medical, nursing and dental students, physical and massage therapists, athletes and dancers.
#1 Best-Selling Anatomy Coloring Book · 50 Years
Rooted in Science,
created for Every Body.
Crafted for You and how You Learn!
Detailed illustrations and the physical act of coloring engage your eyes, hands and mind, so complex structures become clearer and easier to remember.
The page
Your colors
50
years · 14 languages · millions of copies
How it works
Every page is a lesson you finish with your hands
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Color the name
Each structure's name is printed in outline letters with a small letter tag. Pick a color and fill it in.
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Color the structure
Find the part with the same tag in the illustration and color it to match, one view at a time.
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Remember it by color
The color links each name to its place, so the picture comes back when you need it, even at exam time.
Remember more
Choosing, tracing and matching gives your memory more to hold on to.
Master complex subjects
Big systems break down into pages you can color one step at a time.
Focus and calm
Structured coloring can support focus, including for learners with ADHD.
Learn together
Parents, kids and grandparents can color and learn side by side.
Before & after
See a page come to life
Every plate starts as clean line art. Drag across a page to see how the letter-coded names and structures come together once they're colored.
Colored
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Page 22 · Skeletal & Articular Systems
Bones of the Skull
The 8 cranial and 14 facial bones, shown in anterior, lateral, superior and posterior views.
Coloring notes
- Save the brightest colors for the smallest bones and the lightest for the largest.
- Finish one bone in every view before moving to the next.
- Look closely at the small bones inside the orbits.
Research & articles
Rooted in science, and in the classroom
What studies say about learning with paper, pencil and color, plus articles from our team and the press.
From Colored Pencils to Screens—and Back Again
How The Anatomy Coloring Book helped change the way we learn
Read the article
Handwritten notes led to better recall and exam scores than typed notes
Psychological Science, 2014
Drawing science diagrams by hand led to higher test scores than digital tools
npj Science of Learning, 2019
Color influences attention and memory performance
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013 (review)
Find the book for how you learn
From future doctors and physical therapists to athletes, dancers and anyone who colors to unwind. Tell us who you are, and we'll point you to the right titles.
The collection
Twelve titles, sold wherever books are sold. Pick a retailer below, or ask your local bookstore.
The Human Body Coloring Book
For anyone new to anatomy: high school and college students, nursing and dietetic students, therapists and lifelong learners.
The Human Brain Coloring Book
For students of biology, psychology, medicine, nursing, dentistry and occupational therapy, and self-learners.
The Human Evolution Coloring Book
For high school, college and graduate students in biology and paleoanthropology, and curious readers.
The Biology Coloring Book
For high school and college students, homeschoolers, and anyone wanting a broad introduction to biology.
The Botany Coloring Book
For botany, college and high school students, homeschoolers and lifelong learners.
The Microbiology Coloring Book
For students of microbiology, medicine, nursing, dentistry, nutrition and food science.
The Marine Biology Coloring Book
For marine biology, college and high school students, homeschoolers, aquariums and museums.
The Zoology Coloring Book
For zoology, veterinary, medical and nursing students, high school and college classes, and homeschoolers.
The Aquatic Birds Coloring Book
For birders, ornithology students, artists, homeschoolers and anyone who loves birds.
The Reptiles Coloring Book
For elementary and high school students, homeschoolers, aquariums and museums.
The Art History Coloring Book
For art history students, art lovers, teachers, museums and homeschoolers.
From learners who colored their way through
“During my lab exam I found myself remembering the colors I used for each structure.”
“I use relevant pages to help students focus and retain information. The class enjoys it.”
“Required for my botany class, but I'd buy one just for myself. A clear, logical progression.”
[Photo: students coloring in a classroom or lab]
For educators
Bring coloring into your classroom
Used in high school, college, nursing and medical courses, and by homeschool families.
- Free classroom guides and sample pages
- How to request an exam or review copy [confirm process with publisher]
- Tips for adding a coloring book to your course list
Free to print
Color a page on us
Five real pages from The Anatomy Coloring Book, 4th Edition. Pick up a colored pencil and try the method for yourself.
