blood transfusion from ancient superstition to modern medicine
Winner, Cherie
2007
Traces the history of blood transfusions, discussing how the transfer of blood from one person to another has been viewed and attempted from ancient times to the present, and examining common myths, superstitions, and practices surrounding their use.
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 thatcan affect the heart and blood; and offers advice on how to keep them healthy.
When an electric fish shrinks Andrew, Judy, and Thudd to the size of bacteria, they end up being injected by a mosquito into Uncle Al's bloodstream where they must battle germs, parasites, and white blood cells.
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.