cardiovascular system

An introduction to the human body for young readers, discussing the heart and its role in pumping blood throughout the body, and looking at arteries, blood cells, and veins.

Presents a children's study of the heart and how it helps to pump blood throughout the body, and describes arteries, blood cells, and veins. Presented in English and Spanish.

Describes the circulatory system, looks at the heart and how it works, and explains all the roles that blood has.

"The story of the landmark 1944 surgical procedure that repaired the heart of a child with blue baby syndrome--lack of blood oxygen caused by a congenital defect. The team that developed the procedure included a cardiologist and a surgeon, but most of the actual work was done by Vivien Thomas, an African American lab assistant who was frequently mistaken for a janitor"--Provided by publisher.

The book explains the circulatory system and how the blood and its pathways operate.

"Text and ... images help readers learn about their circulatory system"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the structure and function of the human cardiovascular system, how it supports other body systems, and how to keep it healthy.

Chronicles the history of the Framingham Heart Study, which was launched in 1948 and followed 5,209 citizens of Framingham, Massachusetts who suffered heart attacks and strokes, and explores what the study taught researchers about cardiovascular disease.

Helps children learn about the human body's circulatory system through simple science experiments and easy-to-follow explanations.

"Gives young readers an introduction to the importance and function of the heart and blood in the body"--Provided by publisher.