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Seeing Red: The True Story of Blood
What do we really know about the vital stuff in our veins?
Some people faint at the sight of blood while others eat black pudding or sip blood soup. Some can't think of it without hearing the faint rustle of a vampire's cape. Others rush to see the latest gory horror film. Why does blood hold such emotional power?
Around the world, blood has always been a symbol of both life and death: blood rites, blood oaths, and blood-soaked legends. Today, we have scientific facts about blood types, transfusions, blood-borne illnesses, and crime-scene blood spatter. Yet the fluid still holds mystery.
Open this book to learn about the symbolism and reality of blood, from its role in ancient sacrifices to its uses in modern medicine and forensics.
Striking black-and-red illustrations appear throughout, with each chapter introduced in comic-book style by young Harker, a goth narrator with a worrisome relish for all things bloody. As SEEING RED reveals, blood continues to make us cringe while holding us in its thrall.
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of numerous books for young readers, including THE LOWDOWN ON DEMIN and 50 BURNING QUESTIONS: A SIZZLING HISTORY OF FIRE. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Steve Rolston is an award-winning comic book and graphic novel artist. He also illustrated THE GREAT MOTION MISSION. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia
Some people faint at the sight of blood while others eat black pudding or sip blood soup. Some can't think of it without hearing the faint rustle of a vampire's cape. Others rush to see the latest gory horror film. Why does blood hold such emotional power?
Around the world, blood has always been a symbol of both life and death: blood rites, blood oaths, and blood-soaked legends. Today, we have scientific facts about blood types, transfusions, blood-borne illnesses, and crime-scene blood spatter. Yet the fluid still holds mystery.
Open this book to learn about the symbolism and reality of blood, from its role in ancient sacrifices to its uses in modern medicine and forensics.
Striking black-and-red illustrations appear throughout, with each chapter introduced in comic-book style by young Harker, a goth narrator with a worrisome relish for all things bloody. As SEEING RED reveals, blood continues to make us cringe while holding us in its thrall.
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of numerous books for young readers, including THE LOWDOWN ON DEMIN and 50 BURNING QUESTIONS: A SIZZLING HISTORY OF FIRE. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Steve Rolston is an award-winning comic book and graphic novel artist. He also illustrated THE GREAT MOTION MISSION. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia
122 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2012
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About the author
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
110 books84 followersTanya writes both fiction and non-fiction, often choosing topics related to science, pop culture, or social history—or a combination of the three. She enjoys combining factual research with intriguing narratives, or the life stories of interesting folks.
In her spare time, Tanya likes to run, bake, and read. Her favourite meal is breakfast, her favourite color is blue, and her favourite children’s book is A Wrinkle in Time.
Tanya grew up in Creston, B.C., and now lives in Vancouver with her husband, who claims to be the world's only Burmese occupational therapist. She balances writing time with parenthood, caring for her daughter Julia and her son Matthew.
In her spare time, Tanya likes to run, bake, and read. Her favourite meal is breakfast, her favourite color is blue, and her favourite children’s book is A Wrinkle in Time.
Tanya grew up in Creston, B.C., and now lives in Vancouver with her husband, who claims to be the world's only Burmese occupational therapist. She balances writing time with parenthood, caring for her daughter Julia and her son Matthew.
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June 27, 2012
Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrator Steve Rolston did a fantastic job with 'Seeing Red: The True Story of Blood'. The book is perfect for children aged 8-13, but would still catch the interest of children curious about blood outside of that age range. The author organized the book into 5 chapters plus a conclusion, including aspects on the science, beliefs and rituals, and mythology of blood. The illustrator adeptly compliments the information shared by the author with cartoons focusing on Harker, the character seeking information about blood. Did I mention that Harker has befriended a dark and mysterious girl who likes the dark and wearing black?
I really liked how Lloyd Kyi organized the book for easy learning. The chapters are short and concise and are full of snippets of information. For instance within the chapter "The Bloody Facts", Tanya touches on what was known about the circulatory system in 129 CE, bloodletting, introduces the concept of myths surrounding blood, and discusses the resurgence of the interest in vampires. She has also included checklists, designed by Harker, at the beginning of chapters which highlight what will be discussed; I find this helps to focus the mind. Additionally Harker has a list at the conclusion of each chapter summarizing the main points; again a wonderful learning technique! She also includes a list of references at the end of the book in case the reader's interest has be piqued. Tanya Lloyd Kyi makes learning about blood fun and easy. The casual reference to Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' with the inclusion of a character named Harker was wonderful. 'Seeing Red' will enlighten and entertain children and their curious parents!
I really liked how Lloyd Kyi organized the book for easy learning. The chapters are short and concise and are full of snippets of information. For instance within the chapter "The Bloody Facts", Tanya touches on what was known about the circulatory system in 129 CE, bloodletting, introduces the concept of myths surrounding blood, and discusses the resurgence of the interest in vampires. She has also included checklists, designed by Harker, at the beginning of chapters which highlight what will be discussed; I find this helps to focus the mind. Additionally Harker has a list at the conclusion of each chapter summarizing the main points; again a wonderful learning technique! She also includes a list of references at the end of the book in case the reader's interest has be piqued. Tanya Lloyd Kyi makes learning about blood fun and easy. The casual reference to Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' with the inclusion of a character named Harker was wonderful. 'Seeing Red' will enlighten and entertain children and their curious parents!
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February 29, 2012Seeing Red looked really fascinating. I find learning about things like blood really intriguing so I was quite excited to pick up Seeing Red. Needless to say I did learn quite a bit about blood.
I loved how there was so much information relating to blood. It was about the science of blood, the culture surrounding blood and all sorts of other interesting tidbits to do with blood.
Another thing I really loved were little comic strips throughout the book featuring a boy named Harker and he had his own little story going on throughout the book. I really enjoyed that too.
I did have one little issue with the book in that some of the images were over top of the words so I couldn’t read some of the words. For the most part I was able to get the gist of what was being said.
Overall, I really enjoyed Seeing Red and thought it was very educational but also fun. It reminded me a lot of the Horrible Histories books. If you’re interested in non-fiction or learning about blood and the history of what people thought of it then definitely check this one out.
I loved how there was so much information relating to blood. It was about the science of blood, the culture surrounding blood and all sorts of other interesting tidbits to do with blood.
Another thing I really loved were little comic strips throughout the book featuring a boy named Harker and he had his own little story going on throughout the book. I really enjoyed that too.
I did have one little issue with the book in that some of the images were over top of the words so I couldn’t read some of the words. For the most part I was able to get the gist of what was being said.
Overall, I really enjoyed Seeing Red and thought it was very educational but also fun. It reminded me a lot of the Horrible Histories books. If you’re interested in non-fiction or learning about blood and the history of what people thought of it then definitely check this one out.
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October 16, 2016subject matter too serious for a graphic novel, writing too high for elementary, too jokey
February 16, 2012
Lately, I realised that kids have all the luck. They have great stories (like The King in the Window) and when people try to make them learn something, it's normally quite fun. One example is Seeing Red, which basically looks at blood (its history, people's perception of it, etc)
What I liked about this book is that it manages to devle into the world of blood (like blood sausages and blood brothers) without being too long or draggy. While it was a bit distracting to constantly look at the tibits of information here and there, I can see how it could actually sustain a child's attention span (my logic: ...reading...boring...hey new stuff!... reading -repeat-). I know that it works for my brother, and he's probably the correct age group.
And target audience. I have a feeling that this book is targeted towards boys, because it may be "icky". But I don't know, I read anything when I was young so I'm hardly the best judge. And admitedly, there are references to pop-culture like Buffy or -shudder- Twilight so I suppose this could be targeted at both genders.
If, after reading this, you aren't trying to mentally recall whether you've accidentally eaten blood (it is a part of many traditional dishes), they also provide a list of books for "Further Reading". This is different from the "Selected Sources", which have names that look much more boring than those in the "Further Reading" section.
The only thing that I didn't understand about this book was Harker, the boy who is used to tie the chapters together. I don't quite understand why he's researching about it, but his 'notes' at the end of the chapter does provide interesting things for reflection.
And one small thing they left out. The book mentions how people used to think that personality is affected by blood, but completely forgot about how big this phenonemon is in Japan. If I'm correct, quite a few people still believe in blood types affecting personality. And if you're curious, here's a short list that I took from Tofugu:
Type A
People with Type A blood are said to be timid, mild-mannered, and pretty earnest. A Type A person might be like that bookworm sitting in the corner of the library. However, Type A people are also known to be stubborn and anxious.
Type B
Type B is particularly important to me, because my blood type is B+! People with Type B are like Miley Cyrusthey can’t be tamed. They’re supposed to be wild, creative free-thinkers. But Type B people are also supposedly erratic and selfish.
Type O
Type O blood is pretty unique. People with Type O blood are known as “universal donors,” because Type O blood can be used in any type of blood transfusion. If people with Type A blood are Clark Kent, Type O people are Superman. People with Type O blood types are said to be outgoing, confident and passionate with very dominant personalities. It’s said that public figures are often Type O, like politicians and baseball players
Type AB
Those with Type AB blood are supposed to be somewhere in between Type A and Type B blood. They’re supposed to be social people who are at the same time very calm and in control. But Type AB people can also be very aloof and irresponsible.
The full article is called True Blood: Personality and Blood Types in Japan and has really interesting information and pictures (blood type towels anyone?)
Disclaimer: I got this book from NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.
(First published at http://allsortsofbooks.blogspot.com/2...)
What I liked about this book is that it manages to devle into the world of blood (like blood sausages and blood brothers) without being too long or draggy. While it was a bit distracting to constantly look at the tibits of information here and there, I can see how it could actually sustain a child's attention span (my logic: ...reading...boring...hey new stuff!... reading -repeat-). I know that it works for my brother, and he's probably the correct age group.
And target audience. I have a feeling that this book is targeted towards boys, because it may be "icky". But I don't know, I read anything when I was young so I'm hardly the best judge. And admitedly, there are references to pop-culture like Buffy or -shudder- Twilight so I suppose this could be targeted at both genders.
If, after reading this, you aren't trying to mentally recall whether you've accidentally eaten blood (it is a part of many traditional dishes), they also provide a list of books for "Further Reading". This is different from the "Selected Sources", which have names that look much more boring than those in the "Further Reading" section.
The only thing that I didn't understand about this book was Harker, the boy who is used to tie the chapters together. I don't quite understand why he's researching about it, but his 'notes' at the end of the chapter does provide interesting things for reflection.
And one small thing they left out. The book mentions how people used to think that personality is affected by blood, but completely forgot about how big this phenonemon is in Japan. If I'm correct, quite a few people still believe in blood types affecting personality. And if you're curious, here's a short list that I took from Tofugu:
Type A
People with Type A blood are said to be timid, mild-mannered, and pretty earnest. A Type A person might be like that bookworm sitting in the corner of the library. However, Type A people are also known to be stubborn and anxious.
Type B
Type B is particularly important to me, because my blood type is B+! People with Type B are like Miley Cyrusthey can’t be tamed. They’re supposed to be wild, creative free-thinkers. But Type B people are also supposedly erratic and selfish.
Type O
Type O blood is pretty unique. People with Type O blood are known as “universal donors,” because Type O blood can be used in any type of blood transfusion. If people with Type A blood are Clark Kent, Type O people are Superman. People with Type O blood types are said to be outgoing, confident and passionate with very dominant personalities. It’s said that public figures are often Type O, like politicians and baseball players
Type AB
Those with Type AB blood are supposed to be somewhere in between Type A and Type B blood. They’re supposed to be social people who are at the same time very calm and in control. But Type AB people can also be very aloof and irresponsible.
The full article is called True Blood: Personality and Blood Types in Japan and has really interesting information and pictures (blood type towels anyone?)
Disclaimer: I got this book from NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.
(First published at http://allsortsofbooks.blogspot.com/2...)
May 14, 2013
Interspersed with comic-style illustrations, the name-grabbing book explores various cultures and their unique rites, myths, and taboos in relation to blood and the human body, including the significance and various symbolism of blood in pop culture.
The book is filled with historical trivia that is entertaining to a reader of any age, especially reluctant boy readers. The same crowd that loves everything warrior and extreme adventures would find an audience with this read that explores not only the most significant scientists and their discoveries, but also explores invaders throughout history and how they celebrated and showcased their victories with often gruesome and bloody human tokens and prize-parts.
Among the gross-out trivia, however, are great bits of multicultural facts focused on puberty, making this an interesting option for the "my body and me" reads for the special stage in life. The author provides equal, though not necessarily fair or positive, coverage of traditions focused on leaving childhood for adulthood among boys and girls around the world.
Is your crowd into the finer culinary things in life? Fantastic! This book also includes a stomach-turning chapter on blood delicacies around the world that will be perfect for your next fear factor contest.
However, a serious academic or even recreational read for teens it is not, though it would make for a great guide to programmers creating events around STEM or gross-out science for older elementary or middle school aged kids/teens.
While the reading level may technically fall better among middle school aged readers, the appeal (including the book and jacket design) would squarely place this book in an elementary or children's collection. Not recommended for teen or middle/high school collections.
The book is filled with historical trivia that is entertaining to a reader of any age, especially reluctant boy readers. The same crowd that loves everything warrior and extreme adventures would find an audience with this read that explores not only the most significant scientists and their discoveries, but also explores invaders throughout history and how they celebrated and showcased their victories with often gruesome and bloody human tokens and prize-parts.
Among the gross-out trivia, however, are great bits of multicultural facts focused on puberty, making this an interesting option for the "my body and me" reads for the special stage in life. The author provides equal, though not necessarily fair or positive, coverage of traditions focused on leaving childhood for adulthood among boys and girls around the world.
Is your crowd into the finer culinary things in life? Fantastic! This book also includes a stomach-turning chapter on blood delicacies around the world that will be perfect for your next fear factor contest.
However, a serious academic or even recreational read for teens it is not, though it would make for a great guide to programmers creating events around STEM or gross-out science for older elementary or middle school aged kids/teens.
While the reading level may technically fall better among middle school aged readers, the appeal (including the book and jacket design) would squarely place this book in an elementary or children's collection. Not recommended for teen or middle/high school collections.
June 27, 2012
Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrator Steve Rolston did a fantastic job with 'Seeing Red: The True Story of Blood'. The book is perfect for children aged 8-13, but would still catch the interest of children curious about blood outside of that age range. The author organized the book into 5 chapters plus a conclusion, including aspects on the science, beliefs and rituals, and mythology of blood. The illustrator adeptly compliments the information shared by the author with cartoons focusing on Harker, the character seeking information about blood. Did I mention that Harker has befriended a dark and mysterious girl who likes the dark and wearing black?
I really liked how Lloyd Kyi organized the book for easy learning. The chapters are short and concise and are full of snippets of information. For instance within the chapter "The Bloody Facts", Tanya touches on what was known about the circulatory system in 129 CE, bloodletting, introduces the concept of myths surrounding blood, and discusses the resurgence of the interest in vampires. She has also included checklists, designed by Harker, at the beginning of chapters which highlight what will be discussed; I find this helps to focus the mind. Additionally Harker has a list at the conclusion of each chapter summarizing the main points; again a wonderful learning technique! She also includes a list of references at the end of the book in case the reader's interest has be piqued. Tanya Lloyd Kyi makes learning about blood fun and easy. The casual reference to Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' with the inclusion of a character named Harker was wonderful. 'Seeing Red' will enlighten and entertain children and their curious parents!
I really liked how Lloyd Kyi organized the book for easy learning. The chapters are short and concise and are full of snippets of information. For instance within the chapter "The Bloody Facts", Tanya touches on what was known about the circulatory system in 129 CE, bloodletting, introduces the concept of myths surrounding blood, and discusses the resurgence of the interest in vampires. She has also included checklists, designed by Harker, at the beginning of chapters which highlight what will be discussed; I find this helps to focus the mind. Additionally Harker has a list at the conclusion of each chapter summarizing the main points; again a wonderful learning technique! She also includes a list of references at the end of the book in case the reader's interest has be piqued. Tanya Lloyd Kyi makes learning about blood fun and easy. The casual reference to Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' with the inclusion of a character named Harker was wonderful. 'Seeing Red' will enlighten and entertain children and their curious parents!
August 26, 2012
This book was a wonderful surprise. The cover and title grabbed my attention right from the start and it just got better with every page I read. The chapters are:
Introduction. The Bloody Facts
1. Blood and Ritual
2. Rites of Passage
3. Sips and Suppers
4. Ties That Bind
5. Reading The Blood
6. A Taste For Blood
Further Reading
Selected Sources
Index
The format of this book was wonderful, fully illustrated and even the text is part of the design and layout to make the book visually and viscerally appealing. The book looks at historical facts, trends, and mythology, and moves on down to current science, both medical and forensic. It will have an appeal to a wide range of readers. With break-out sections expanding on the main points, quick facts and quirky illustrations, it will keep the reader turning the pages and when they hit the end wanting more. The story is told in part as a young man researches the history of blood and his girlfriend the vampire shares her insight. This was an amazing story to read; I literally could not put it down and read it in a single sitting. And I know lots of children and even parents who will enjoy all the knowledge shared in such a playful way. The story was so great I have already tracked others down by both the author and illustrator to read and that says a lot about how good it is.
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Introduction. The Bloody Facts
1. Blood and Ritual
2. Rites of Passage
3. Sips and Suppers
4. Ties That Bind
5. Reading The Blood
6. A Taste For Blood
Further Reading
Selected Sources
Index
The format of this book was wonderful, fully illustrated and even the text is part of the design and layout to make the book visually and viscerally appealing. The book looks at historical facts, trends, and mythology, and moves on down to current science, both medical and forensic. It will have an appeal to a wide range of readers. With break-out sections expanding on the main points, quick facts and quirky illustrations, it will keep the reader turning the pages and when they hit the end wanting more. The story is told in part as a young man researches the history of blood and his girlfriend the vampire shares her insight. This was an amazing story to read; I literally could not put it down and read it in a single sitting. And I know lots of children and even parents who will enjoy all the knowledge shared in such a playful way. The story was so great I have already tracked others down by both the author and illustrator to read and that says a lot about how good it is.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More.
February 22, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. As nonfiction juvenile literature goes, this has got to be in my top ten. Seeing Red is an explanation of blood. Not the typical scientific approach but a cultural one. Dotted with a graphic novel type story, Seeing Red explains how blood has shaped various cultures and continues to presently.
The book is written for a juvenile audience but the information is entertaining for all ages. There are five main topics pertaining to blood – blood rituals, rites of passage, blood in food, blood and genetics, and blood forensics.
The topics touch on cultural beliefs all around the world as well as historically. Tanya Lloyd Kyi even delves into the religious aspects of blood. All in all, the book was fascinating.
I will caution those who are devout Christians. There may be parts in the book that can be perceived as offensive. I appreciated the author’s anthropological approach to all the religions and cultures but I do know that some people will find it cold. I liked it because it opened up the topic and kept all religions and cultures on an equal level.
I would recommend this for any juvenile library and could even see this as a favorite at home.
The book is written for a juvenile audience but the information is entertaining for all ages. There are five main topics pertaining to blood – blood rituals, rites of passage, blood in food, blood and genetics, and blood forensics.
The topics touch on cultural beliefs all around the world as well as historically. Tanya Lloyd Kyi even delves into the religious aspects of blood. All in all, the book was fascinating.
I will caution those who are devout Christians. There may be parts in the book that can be perceived as offensive. I appreciated the author’s anthropological approach to all the religions and cultures but I do know that some people will find it cold. I liked it because it opened up the topic and kept all religions and cultures on an equal level.
I would recommend this for any juvenile library and could even see this as a favorite at home.
December 14, 2012
Seeing Red: The True Story of Blood is a nonfiction book about blood intended for young readers. It's a very cute book with fantastic illustrations throughout. The illustrations serve a dual purpose and not only tell a story through the comics, but they are also used well to summarize each chapter.
What I really liked is that even though the language is simpler than a book intended for adults, it remains informative. Even as an adult reading this book I found that I was learning a lot that I didn't know, and I didn't find the language at all patronizing. The facts were kept fun and interesting, albeit a bit gross. And let's be honest here. Kids love gross things, so that just makes it even more fascinating for them.
I originally wanted this book for my six-year-old son who's been afraid of blood lately as I thought it would help break him of that fear, but he didn't find it that interesting. On the other hand, my eleven-year-old daughter loved it, so I'd suggest that it would make a great book for the 9-13 audience, as opposed to a younger one.
What I really liked is that even though the language is simpler than a book intended for adults, it remains informative. Even as an adult reading this book I found that I was learning a lot that I didn't know, and I didn't find the language at all patronizing. The facts were kept fun and interesting, albeit a bit gross. And let's be honest here. Kids love gross things, so that just makes it even more fascinating for them.
I originally wanted this book for my six-year-old son who's been afraid of blood lately as I thought it would help break him of that fear, but he didn't find it that interesting. On the other hand, my eleven-year-old daughter loved it, so I'd suggest that it would make a great book for the 9-13 audience, as opposed to a younger one.
May 27, 2012
Blood is something that most middle schoolers are fascinated in, so this book is right down their alley. For example, one time in class I told my students about blood letting and leeches and it led to a 30 minute conversation- they were enthralled and wanted to know as much as they could. Many said the topic was gross, but they seemed to be the ones asking the most questions.
I loved how this book is not just about blood. This book goes through the history of the science of blood, how blood has affected culture, rituals that deal with blood, blood in cuisine, of course vampires, genes/dna/forensics, and even female puberty. And the author makes sure to keep the book interesting by having text features like sidebars and bulleted lists and even includes comic strips throughout. This book would definitely keep the reader entertained and teach them a thing or two.
I loved how this book is not just about blood. This book goes through the history of the science of blood, how blood has affected culture, rituals that deal with blood, blood in cuisine, of course vampires, genes/dna/forensics, and even female puberty. And the author makes sure to keep the book interesting by having text features like sidebars and bulleted lists and even includes comic strips throughout. This book would definitely keep the reader entertained and teach them a thing or two.
July 25, 2012
Unfortunately, this is more of a young adult read than a middle-grade. :-( But I learned several interesting blood facts within the pages such as, pure Aryan blood wasn't that, it was bc samples were taken from a small village with blond/blue eyes, that blood splatter at crime scenes is understood due to the shape the droplets make at different velocities, and even Gaul warriors cut off their enemies' heads and used them as necklaces for their horses. Yikes!! I am glad this is more of a graphic novel than real photographs, otherwise I may not have been able to get through it. Heh.
May 14, 2013
Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge through NetGalley for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.
Really interesting tale that had my attention the whole time. The pace was wonderful and the characters engaging. Beautiful storytelling that entertained the whole time!
It had really great flow and did the job of making me think at times. I love a book that taps into my emotions.
I would love to see more from this author! Definitely one to watch in the future.
Really interesting tale that had my attention the whole time. The pace was wonderful and the characters engaging. Beautiful storytelling that entertained the whole time!
It had really great flow and did the job of making me think at times. I love a book that taps into my emotions.
I would love to see more from this author! Definitely one to watch in the future.
July 8, 2014
Tash checked it out, but then wasn't interested. I was.
***
And a win. The book does a great job of covering what was thought to be true about blood throughout humanity and time, as well as what has been proven. It covers enough of the fantastic to intrigue, but does a great job of showing how universal superstitions are. A zippy read with lots of good sidebars, an amusing graphic novel side plot, and an engaging tone. I closely read even the stuff I already knew about.
Library copy.
***
And a win. The book does a great job of covering what was thought to be true about blood throughout humanity and time, as well as what has been proven. It covers enough of the fantastic to intrigue, but does a great job of showing how universal superstitions are. A zippy read with lots of good sidebars, an amusing graphic novel side plot, and an engaging tone. I closely read even the stuff I already knew about.
Library copy.
July 11, 2014
3.5 out of 4 stars
Provides a lot of information on a variety of topics related to blood- I especially found the discussions about different cultures and their connections to blood and blood ritual interesting. The information isn't very detailed and provides a basic overview, though it looks like a "kids" book and is marketed for grades 4-7, it's something that is probably more appropriate for middle school students. Even though the reading level isn't very difficult, high school students could probably learn something too.
Provides a lot of information on a variety of topics related to blood- I especially found the discussions about different cultures and their connections to blood and blood ritual interesting. The information isn't very detailed and provides a basic overview, though it looks like a "kids" book and is marketed for grades 4-7, it's something that is probably more appropriate for middle school students. Even though the reading level isn't very difficult, high school students could probably learn something too.
August 18, 2012
This is for the younger end of our audience. I did appreciate how the author included indigenous groups and beliefs as well as Christian and Jewish. The questions and graphics helped for comic relief. While I don't think that my students would be particularly drawn to this book, it will work well for middle school. A yes vote for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2012
Have you ever wondered why doctors practiced bloodletting for thousands of years, or what role blood plays in coming of age rituals throughout the world? Find out, and much more, in Seeing Red. Short chapters, lots of drawings, and interesting fact bubbles make this a quick and fascinating read.
April 11, 2012
Such an awesome book on blood for kids. This book covers biology, history and even forensics. The writing is fun to read. The illustrations were great. This is another one for the classroom or school library.
February 18, 2013
Great look at a cool subject. Fabulous for middle school students who aren't turned off by a little gore (not even realizing they are getting information at the same time) and I already know what part I'm going to booktalk to some classes tomorrow!
May 7, 2012
Fun and interesting. Great non-fiction for boys and girls whether reading for school or fun. The graphics are cool and make reading about blood even better!
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