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Respiration and Circulation

Author: Spilsbury, Louise

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.4
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4237
Points per Word 0.000236
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This educational book explores the respiratory and circulatory systems of the human body, describing how breathing and blood flow work together to sustain life. It answers common questions about lung structure, including the function of alveoli, and explains the scientific reason behind blood's red color. The final section offers guidance on keeping lungs healthy through proper care and lifestyle habits.

Quick Summary

This book turns the inside of your body into a fascinating adventure, revealing secrets about breathing and blood that kids never knew they wanted to know. Young readers will be amazed by facts like why blood looks red, how tiny air pockets called alveoli do the hard work of keeping us alive, and simple tricks to keep their lungs in top shape. If your kid loves the "Magic School Bus" series or "The Body Book" by Sandra Ivy K., they'll absolutely devour this action-packed science read. Perfect for curious kids in grades 4 through 6 who are ready to explore The Incredible Story of China's Buried Warriors machinery inside their own bodies.