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Description
This book explains the respiratory and circulatory systems, describing the structures and functions of the lungs, airways, blood cells, and heart. It uses numbers to help readers understand these systems, including facts about how far blood can spurt in one beat and how many miles of blood vessels are in the body. The book is written for middle grade readers at a 6.2 reading level.
Quick Summary
This book turns the human body into a treasure trove of jaw-dropping numbers that will make kids see their own insides in a completely new way. They'll love discovering wild facts like how far blood can spurt from a single heartbeat and how many miles of blood vessels are coiled inside them. If your kid loves the gross-out science humor in books like "Grossology" or enjoys discovering mind-blowing body facts, they'll be hooked. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who love science that makes them say "wow."