cardiovascular system

Informative text, photographs, and real-life stories describe life-threatening heart problems and how they are treated and offer tips for heart health.

Describes the basic features of the heart and cardiovascular system, the diseases that may affect them and the science that has evolved to treat heart diseases.

Describes how the human circulatory system works and discusses such related topics as blood pressure, bruising, and shivering.

Discusses the heart, arteries, veins, blood, and other parts of the body's circulatory system and the causes and prevention of coronary heart disease.

An illustrated introduction to the body's circulatory system, describing the main parts and what they do, and providing tips on nutrition and fitness.

With the help of three-dimensional diagrams this book explains what the heart does, what can go wrong, and how to keep the heart healthy and strong.

An introduction to the circulatory system and its role in the human body, looking at the heart, blood, and blood vessels, discussing diseases of the circulatory system, and offering advice on how to keep it healthy.

Describes the structure and function of the human circulatory system.

Describes the workings of the heart and the circulatory system and the array of ailments that can affect them, discussing symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the circulatory system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.