cardiovascular system

Uses Q and A technique to presents facts about human blood and circulation.

A brief biography of African-American Vivien Thomas, who helped to revolutionize open-heart surgery.

An introduction to the structure and function of the human circulatory system, explaining how the heart works to pump blood to the rest of the body, what the blood is made of, why there are different types of blood, and what the heart looks like.

Describes the heart and lungs and how they work together with other parts of the body to help it obtain and use the oxygen it needs.

Describes how the circulatory system works and what it does for the body.

Uses illustrations and microphotography to support lessons on how the heart, blood, and blood vessels function in the human body. Includes definitions of unfamiliar words, and a cumulative index.

Join Body Buddy Ticker as he explores the workings of the heart and circulatory system.

Describes the heart, blood, and other parts of the body's circulatory system and explains how each component functions.

An illustrated introduction to the circulatory system.

Presents an introduction to the heart and blood, explaining what they are, how they work, and their function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries that can affect the heart and blood; and offers advice on how to keep them healthy.