The Heart: History, Science and Lots of Love

Your heart is an amazing muscle that pumps blood all through your body, keeping you alive and healthy. But it’s more than just a pump – it’s also a symbol of love and feelings, and has inspired many stories and legends throughout history.

Explore fun facts and tales about the heart in this beautifully illustrated guide, and discover why it’s so special in our lives and culture. One Heart combines beautiful illustrations with easy-to-understand text and fascinating facts, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for young readers. Delving into topics such as the heart’s role in music through rhythm and pulse, its depiction as a symbol of love in art and literature and comparisons between human and animal hearts, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the heart’s significance.

• Captivating text for young readers with intriguing facts and stories about the human heart.
• Supports learning objectives in KS2 Science Curriculum, specifically the circulatory system and functions of the heart.
• Beautifully illustrated and detailed images that bring the heart’s anatomy and functions to life.