cardiovascular system

Explores the characteristics and interactions of the cardiovascular system, its makeup, and importance. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the circulatory system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the circulatory system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the circulatory system using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Circulatory System also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Circulatory System is part of Jump!'s Amazing Body Systems series.

Explores the characteristics and interactions of the cardiovascular system, its makeup, and importance.

Readers will learn about the different chambers of the heart, the path of blood through it, and how it works with blood vessels.

Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about the heart, and conducts an experiment that demonstrates how the flow of blood is affected by gravity.

Provides an overview of how circulation works, and how the food we eat gives us energy.

Examines the body's circulatory system and heart, and describes how the blood carries oxygen around the body, how it helps to fight infection, the blood vessels, and much more.

Presents a picture book biography of the life and career of African American Vivien Thomas who worked as a research technician at Vanderbilt University. His work with Dr. Alfred Blalock led to the development of tools and techniques that enabled life-saving open heart surgery to be performed on infants.

Detailed 3D anatomical images of the cardiovascular system, and the heart in particular, make it easy to visualize the workings of this important biological system. Readers will learn about the different parts of the heart itself, as well as the circulatory system, the various kinds of blood cells, and how the kidneys clean blood. The proper functioning of the heart is discussed in detail, as are the common diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system that endanger health. Filled with fun facts and dazzling, high-definition images, this is an ideal Life Science resource, particularly for visual learners. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Full-color photographs.