The Heart: The Questions and Answers Book for Kids
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (723 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0070318298 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 30 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Willis Hurst, his 10-year-old grandson, Stuart. This bright and colorful picturebook looks at the heart and circulation is based on a real question-and-answer session between heart expert J. Just what makes that mysterious noise in your chest day and night, night and day? And how does the heart actually work, anyway? If your grandfather just happens to be the man who created and edited the world's favorite textbook on the heart, you might get some pretty interesting answers to your "heartfelt" questions. Inside the book, you'll find kid-tested answers to question like : How does my heart pump? Where does blood come from? Why is the blood in the arteries red? Why is the blood in the veins dark blue? What are heart valves? What is plaque? What is a heart attack? Is heart disease contagious? My heart is strongÑwhat can I do to keep it healthy? ItÕs a fun exploration of a mysterious aspect of our bodies that will fascinate readers of every age from 1
"Five Stars" according to Tara0812. Great informational reading on about the heart.
Stuart Hurst, his inquisitive grandson, was 10-years-old when this book was started. Former professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. . Willis Hurst, M.D., is the author of McGraw-Hill's classic medical textbook, The Heart, a best seller which has been translated into five foreign languages. Hurst was president of the American Heart Association in 1972. J
Willis Hurst and his inquisitive young grandson. J. The result is a fun exploration of a mysterious aspect of our bodies that will fascinate readers of every agefrom 8 to 80. . Just what makes that mysterious noise in your chest day and night, night and day? And how does the heart actually work, anyway? This bright and colorful picturebook on the heart and how blood flows through your body is based on a real question-and-answer session between world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Hurst made sure his grandson understood each explanation before he put it in the book. Every answer in the book is "kid-certified"--Dr. From the Back Cover Lup Dup, Lup Dup, Lup Dup