The Circulatory System

by Helen Frost

Introduces the circulatory system, its purpose, parts, and functions.

24 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

About the author

I'm dipping my toes into goodreads to see how it works. Thanks for finding me here, and thanks to everyone who has read and written about my books. I love to know you're there, even if I don't come here too often to say so.

Helen Frost is the author of eleven novels-in-poems and seven picture books for children and young adults. She lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/helenf...

Reviews

[J9 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Today's Frost Choice was the Circulatory System. Talked about how veins and arteries carry blood throughout the body. Talking about blood freaks him out, but I encourage him to read about it once in a while, hoping to squash that fear. Besides the blood stuff, my son found it interesting.
A fairly easy read for my 5 yr old. My son enjoyed it. Fun read!

[Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stats -

Age group: 5-7 years old (First grade)
No. Chapters: 4
Backmatter: Words to Know; Read More; Internet Sites; Index; Word List
Word count: Low 200's
Page count: 9
Full Color

Picture book expertly focused on the circulatory system, with diagrams of blood flow, the heart, and major vessels. Mix of photographs and line-drawings. Engaging third-person POV. No plot, but logical sequence of concepts. Thoughtful backmatter, but I didn't notice any activities.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

solid overview of the circulatory system for late preschool--early elementary. includes table of contents, glossary, index and additional resources including a link to a related facthound site. use of photos helpful.