Blood


Books

A Drop of Blood (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

By Paul Showers
Harper Collins, 2004
ISBN: 0060091088
Ages 4-8

Who knows more about blood than a vampire? Read about the blood and what it does for your body with the help of this vampire and his assistant. Great fun and great science.

Wiggles the White Blood Cell

By David Wayne Stroud
John Tripodi Publishing, 2005
ISBN: 0976283514
Ages 4-8

This is the life story of a white blood cell. Enjoy learning about his journey through the human body to find that his home is in the heart. Touching and wonderful story for children of all ages.

The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body

By Joanna Cole
Scholastic Press, 1990
ISBN: 0590414272
Ages 5-8

Join Mrs. Frizzle as she embarks with her class on an adventure like no other-- inside the human body. You will learn about all of the different organs and systems of the human body, including blood. Enjoy your trip!!


Joey Panda and His Food Allergies Save the Day: A Children's Book

By Amishi S. Murthy, MD
Chicago Allergist Publications, 2013
ISBN: 0615668429
All ages

Learning to deal with food allergies can be scary and challenging. Joey the Panda is worried about facing school with his allergies. See how Joey, his family and the school deal with his allergies and how he can learn to be safe. Meet his friend Eppy – the epinephrine pen.

Battle with the Bugs: An Imaginative Journey Through the Immune System (Human Body Detectives)

By Heather Manley
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011
ISBN: 146356189X
Ages 4-8

Journey with two kids as they enter into their cousin's body to find out why he is sick. They discover how his immune system is fighting to ward off the intruder germs. Great illustrations and imaginative text create a fun adventure into the immune system.

Clot & Scab: Gross Stuff About Your Scrapes, Bumps, and Bruises (Gross Body Science)

By Kristi Lew
Millbrook Press, 2017
ISBN: 1541500857
Ages 8-11

If you are interested in blood, bruises, scabs, and gross stuff, this is the book for you!! An amazing look at the serious stuff your body must go through when it heals itself. Close-up pictures supply color and detail.

Blood: All About the Cardiovascular System

By Simon Rose
Lightbox, 2016
ISBN: 1510508848
Ages 8-12

Learn all about how blood flows through the body in two pathways that begin and end at the heart.

Cuts, Scrapes, Scabs, and Scars (My Health)

By Alvin Silverstein
Children's Press, 2000
ISBN: 053116411X
Age 8+

How does the body fight infection? How does it heal from a cut? Learn all about your amazing body's ability to heal and protect itself.

Squirt! The Most Interesting Book You’ll Ever Read About Blood (Mysterious You)

By Trudee Romanek
Kids Can Press, 2006
ISBN: 1553377761
Ages 9-13

This fascinating book for young readers explains the components of blood, how blood flows through the body, how body organs clean the blood, and how human blood connects to animals such as giraffes, mosquitos, and bats. “You Try It” activities will interest hands-on learners. Full-color diagrams and pictures help make complicated information easily understandable.

101 Questions About Blood and Circulation: With Answers Straight From the Heart

By Faith Hickman Brynie
21st Century, 2001
ISBN: 0761314555
Age 12+

This is a thorough look at all aspects of the blood and circulatory system. Questions that students might have about these topics are answered in great detail with illustrations to make the instruction more clear.