The Circulatory Story

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.

Author: Mary Corcoran
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 02/01/2010
Pages: 44
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781580892094
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 135906 / Circulatory Story


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2010 pg. 76
School Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 144
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

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.