The cardiovascular system
By: by Simon Rose
Series: How the human body works
Publisher: AV2 by Weigl
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781489611628; 9781489611635; 9781489611642; 9781489611659
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Cardiovascular system; Juvenile literature; Blood; Circulation
Description: "Did you know that there are around 60,000 miles (95,500 kilometers) of blood vessels in the human body? More than half of the body's blood is made of a substance called plasma. Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Cardiovascular System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores the characteristics and interactions of these systems, their makeup, and their importance."--
Notes: "AV2 media enhanced books."

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Human body systems; title: What is the cardiovascular system?; title: Cardiovascular system features; title: How does it work?; title: The heart; title: The upper body; title: Arms and hands; title: Legs and feet; title: Keeping healthy; title: Studying the cardiovascular system; title: Working together; title: Careers.