This wonderful book simplifies complex concepts, breaking down the cardiovascular system into bite-sized pieces. It introduces basic concepts in cardiology to our next generation of doctor. What Kids (and Adults!) Learn: The Heart’s Four Chambers: Children discover that the heart has four special rooms (chambers) where blood flows in and out.
Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.We discover that there isn’t just one general “doctor.” Instead, there are specialists who focus on different parts and systems of the body.
How do mothers and fathers—whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans—pass down traits to their children? Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment: growing multiple generations of peas. From observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, Mendel crafted his theory of heredity—years before scientists had any notion of genes. Children will be inspired by Gregor’s never-ending search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics.
