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| by Melissa Stewart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benchmark Books, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| for Grades 3-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISBN 978-0-76144-164-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Secrets of the Heart and Blood | ||
| The lively, conversational tone and blend of photos and cartoon-style art make Pump It Up: The Secrets of the Heart and Blood a perfect blend of fun facts and serious science learning about the human body as well as the bodies of other creatures. Here at last—a book that’s irreverent enough to captivate young readers, yet authoritative enough to win the praise of teachers, librarians, and parents. | ||
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| “While I was working on this book, I received some fantastic news. The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators awarded me a research grant to help fund my work on this series. It allowed me to dig even deeper for all kinds of great information. I scoured the library at a nearby medical school and read dozens of journal articles.
“When I’m researching, I always keep my eyes and ears open for ideas, and it’s a good thing. One day, I heard a fascinating show on National Public Radio. It was all about the surprising link between body size, heart rate, and life span.” |
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