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Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2
A Drop of Blood
"A simple, entertaining introduction to blood and its function. The information is lively and highly readable, peppered with rhymes that reinforce the text. What really makes this book special are Madden's energetic, full-color illustrations." —SLJ.
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First published January 1, 1967
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April 29, 2022
First, just because I saw it while selecting the edition I read… why? Why change the illustrations? The old ones are so darn cute and the new ones are just kind of pathetic. Dracula? Really? Give me the cute little boy and his curly-furred pup who learn all about blood.
I really liked it! Very straightforward and informative- perfect for children wanting to learn and who are starting to read on their own.
I’ll certainly be adding this series (the older versions, that is) to my library!
I really liked it! Very straightforward and informative- perfect for children wanting to learn and who are starting to read on their own.
I’ll certainly be adding this series (the older versions, that is) to my library!
July 8, 2017
It was horribly good
October 7, 2017
What better person to teach children about the blood in their bodies than a vampire! He and his minion, an Igor-like creature, teach all about what blood is made of and what it does in the body. I adored the illustrations, which added greatly to the text. The mixing in of some actual microscope photography was good as well. I think this picture book will be an entertaining addition to my classroom library.
October 19, 2023
Who better to tell us all about blood than a connoisseur of the red stuff - a vampire.
Here you will learn all about the circulatory system, red and white blood cells, and just how much blood is in the human body. An informative book with cute illustrations. And, I dare you not to read it using your best Bela Lugosi accent.
Here you will learn all about the circulatory system, red and white blood cells, and just how much blood is in the human body. An informative book with cute illustrations. And, I dare you not to read it using your best Bela Lugosi accent.
September 7, 2019
This books art makes it fun to read. It explains all about your blood. Your vessels, and cells. What happens when you cut yourself. My son enjoyed reading this one with me and had plenty of questions throughout.
February 1, 2021
Great information in a fun way. There's actual microscopic pictures of the parts of blood. I almost hate that it says level 2.....this makes the information seem too simple for anybody who is above a level 2 reading level. It's great information for many levels above 2!
June 24, 2024
I love the simplicity and wonderful illustrations of this Let's Read and Find out Science series in its original and bookclub edition formats. I plan to try to read all 54 of the original titles. This one was excellent beginner understanding of blood, its parts and functions.
October 22, 2024
I was able to find an original copy with normal children on it which I was thankful for. I have no issue with vampires but it’s more factual feeling the original way. That being said, I really enjoyed the information it provided. Brief but interesting.
January 18, 2018
A wonderful book introducing blood and its workings in the human body for youngsters.
June 29, 2018
Cute informational book for middle elementary. Grades 1-4.
December 20, 2020
A pretty good explanation for young readers about blood; how it works, what it's made of, what happens when it comes out, etc. Plus the main character is a vampire. How can you go wrong?
July 14, 2021
Extremely good for Level 2 science. Just those illustrations :-(
September 20, 2021
Fantastic and detailed description of blood in a way that is accessible to young readers, but not over simplified.
December 16, 2021
A fun way to explore the circulatory system
January 11, 2022
This was a decent book, pretty explanatory and cutesy. It was not a huge hit but I still found it to be educational for my 8 year old
March 30, 2023
A fun way to teach children about blood and how it functions within our bodies. My students loved the illustrations.
July 25, 2024
We found this series very interesting.
January 7, 2026
Written very well, and the illustrations are fun.
March 8, 2026
Love these illustrations, the story of the blood in your body is easy to understand, and the final poem is perfect. Not gonna spoil it, you have to get the book and read it yourself.
October 1, 2021
This book is all about blood! But is narrated by a vampire. It goes through the different parts of blood, what blood does, how it heals when you get hurt, and lots of other fun facts about blood.
September 25, 2017
Summary
This book describes what blood is. It explains its in your wrists, its how we can move our bodies, and it talks about how even our brain needs blood to think!
Evaluation
This book is a creative way to teach kids about blood in our bodies and how important it is for everyday life. This book is rather simple but can be read aloud to any grade.
Teaching Idea
This is a fun way to learn about blood, blood vessels, and how we are growing and changing. You could be amazing at what we need blood for. We can teach our students about how important blood is to survive.
This book describes what blood is. It explains its in your wrists, its how we can move our bodies, and it talks about how even our brain needs blood to think!
Evaluation
This book is a creative way to teach kids about blood in our bodies and how important it is for everyday life. This book is rather simple but can be read aloud to any grade.
Teaching Idea
This is a fun way to learn about blood, blood vessels, and how we are growing and changing. You could be amazing at what we need blood for. We can teach our students about how important blood is to survive.
November 29, 2016
A Drop of Blood is a fantastic informational book for children! It gives so much information about the human body, specifically focusing on our blood. Although this is a nonfiction, informational book, it includes two characters that help illustrate what the text states. These characters are a vampire and a monster! These illustrations will grab the attention of younger readers, however, should be used as a read aloud for lower leveled readers and an independent reading for upper leveled readers. The combination of the interesting facts and the detailed images really make this a wow book for me!
A Drop of Blood is a book that I discovered while conferring with a student of mine. I was so surprised by the detailed images, including pictures, photographs, and diagrams. It tied in perfectly to the informational standard we were discussing that week. While listening to my student read, I was able to discuss with her how the images helped her understand the text even better. Although anatomy is not a topic that is covered in second grade, this book really stood out to me and wowed me with its amazing images and diagrams. Not long after this conference, I borrowed this book from my student and used it during my mini lesson!
A Drop of Blood is a book that I discovered while conferring with a student of mine. I was so surprised by the detailed images, including pictures, photographs, and diagrams. It tied in perfectly to the informational standard we were discussing that week. While listening to my student read, I was able to discuss with her how the images helped her understand the text even better. Although anatomy is not a topic that is covered in second grade, this book really stood out to me and wowed me with its amazing images and diagrams. Not long after this conference, I borrowed this book from my student and used it during my mini lesson!
February 16, 2017
We do enjoy these easy science books with illustrations. It is a great way to be introduced to a topic regardless of age.
March 8, 2013
Students: Pre-k through 1st grade
Concepts taught:
- Importance of blood
-Blood flow/circulation
- Scabs
Explains the importance of blood in our bodies. Blood is like the fuel that is always needed to help us play, grow, learn, and most importantly live!
* Have students observe their arms and hands for blood veins
Bring a flashlight to shine to make blood more visible to students
Extension:
Discuss why blood is blue on the inside, red on the outside, and brown when it dries.
Concepts taught:
- Importance of blood
-Blood flow/circulation
- Scabs
Explains the importance of blood in our bodies. Blood is like the fuel that is always needed to help us play, grow, learn, and most importantly live!
* Have students observe their arms and hands for blood veins
Bring a flashlight to shine to make blood more visible to students
Extension:
Discuss why blood is blue on the inside, red on the outside, and brown when it dries.
September 16, 2012
40 months - O has been pretty obsessed with blood since she had her first "blood owie" two months ago. This is the perfect book for her age to learn about what blood is and it's importance in our body. Great book. Be sure to grab your flash light when you read it so your kiddo can see the blood in their hands and fingers!
March 8, 2013
A Drop of Blood, Paul Showers
Grade Level: 1-4
Topic: The Circulatory System
Description: This book does an excellent job at showing how the circulatory system in humans works, incluiding bloodflow, white and red blood cells, how scrapes form and heal, and more. This book's format is fun for children because it presents the information in a horror movie format with a friendly vampire.
Grade Level: 1-4
Topic: The Circulatory System
Description: This book does an excellent job at showing how the circulatory system in humans works, incluiding bloodflow, white and red blood cells, how scrapes form and heal, and more. This book's format is fun for children because it presents the information in a horror movie format with a friendly vampire.
April 18, 2013
For myself I would give this book 4 stars but my kids ask me to read it over and over so that is definitely worth an extra star. A fun and creative way to learn some basic biology concepts, this book is primarily about blood but it is also the first book I've encountered that discusses cells in a way that my preschooler seems to grasp.
August 1, 2013
Considering getting this for my nephew, so checked it out first. A decent overview about blood and a bit of the circulatory system. Not too dumbed-down, but just right for kindergarten-1st graders I think.
February 7, 2014
The illustrations are not so beautiful but they accomplish their purposes and the text helps to explain very well. The content of the book, the blood, is very well explained for kids. My three years old daughter liked the book and understood it.
April 1, 2008
ahhhhhhhhhhh..... dont ask!!!
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