The Circulatory Story - by Mary Corcoran (Paperback)

About the Book

Simple, humorous text and comic illustrations explain the basics of the circulatory system-the systemic, pulmonary, and coronary circuits. Readers follow a red blood cell on the journey through the body and in the process learn how the body combats disease, performs gas exchanges, and fights plaque.

Book Synopsis

Humorous text paired with comic illustrations, brings anatomy and science of the body to life for young readers in this exploration of the circulatory system.

From the author and illustrator of THE QUEST TO DIGEST comes another playful way to learn about the body and its inner workings. Readers follow a red blood cell on its journey through the heart, lungs, veins, arteries, capillaries, and more, as they see how the body combats disease, performs gas exchanges, and fights plaque. This whimsical glimpse into the human body is fun and informative, perfect for the classroom or the home, and is sure to please the most curious of readers.

About the Author

Mary Corcoran writes a science column for kids, which appears in The Redding Pilot. She is the author of THE QUEST TO DIGEST and THE CIRCULATORY STORY. Mary lives in Redding, Connecticut.