circulatory system

"Your heart is a very busy machine! It beats all the time to ensure that all the other parts of your body get the blood and nutrients they need to function properly. Detailed diagrams help readers visualize the heart's structure and basic function. The book also discusses the role of the circulatory system, diseases of the heart, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"The body needs oxygen to survive. This title explores how the heart and blood vessels carry oxygen through the body"--Provided by publisher.

"The human circulatory system is essential for pumping blood throughout a person's body. Without it, humans wouldn't be able to live. This guide to a basic biology concept explores the main elements of the circulatory system, introduces key parts such as blood vessels and the heart, examines problems with this system, and offers a comprehensive review of one of the most complex parts of the human body. Complete with fact boxes and . . . sidebars, accessible language, discussion questions, and descriptive photographs and diagrams, this introduction will appeal to readers at a variety of levels"--Provided by publisher.

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The rhythm of every animal's heartbeat is different. From tiny meadow mice to tall giraffes to the octopus with three hearts, each animal's heart has its own beat, in tune with its body's needs.

Presents twenty facts about the workings and function of the circulatory system, discussing the basics of blood cells and vessels, and how the blood moves nutrients, oxygen, and more.

"The human circulatory system is essential for pumping blood throughout a person's body. Without it, humans wouldn't be able to live. This guide to a basic biology concept explores the main elements of the circulatory system, introduces key parts such as blood vessels and the heart, examines problems with this system, and offers a comprehensive review of one of the most complex parts of the human body. Complete with fact boxes and . . . sidebars, accessible language, discussion questions, and descriptive photographs and diagrams, this introduction will appeal to readers at a variety of levels"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the circulatory system, including which organs are involved and why it's important.

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