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Cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal genetic condition that affects people physically and mentally every day. This book describes the disease and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people who have excelled despite the condition, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those with the condition. Sidebars highlight medical breakthroughs and the people who made them.
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Respiration and circulation

2004
Overview of the respiratory and circulatory systems, with an explanation of how these systems bring oxygen to the body's cells and carry wastes away. Explores the major parts of each system and describes how scientists are working to find replacements for what fails or wears out.

Lung cancer

2005
Describes what it is like to live with lung cancer, explains what lung cancer is, traces the history of the disease, and discusses the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, as well as coping strategies.

Inside the lungs

2013
Illustrations, photos, text, and simple activities introduce how the lungs work to children.

Your lungs

2002
Introduces the lungs and their makeup, their function within the respiratory system, asthma, and how to keep lungs healthy.

Breathe in, breathe out

learning about your lungs
2004
An illustrated introduction to the lungs, explaining how they work to help people use air properly.

P.A.C.E.

the 12-minute fitness revolution
2010
Outlines a twelve-minute, everyday workout program designed to help readers strengthen the heart and lungs, increase energy, and burn fat. Includes black-and-white photographs demonstrating how to perform various exercises.

The stuff of life

a daughter's memoir
2003
The author recalls her memories of the last months of her father's life as she was called upon to care for him, and shares how they came to know and love one another in a greater way than ever before.

Lungs

2005
Presents a children's study of the lungs, what they do, how they work, and what happens when the body takes in air.

Asthma

2000
Describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma, as well as guidelines for living with the disease.

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