The First Heart Transplant: A Graphic History

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Graphic Universe

Just the Series: Medical Breakthroughs (Graphic Universe)

Series and Publisher: Medical Breakthroughs (Graphic Universe)

Annotation: Visually engaging graphic non-fiction about major changes in health and medicine, with appeal to reluctant readers and science lovers alike

Genre: [Graphic novels] [Health]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #315977

Format: Library Binding

Special Formats: Graphic Novel

Common Core/STEAM: STEAM

Publisher: Graphic Universe

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 01/01/22

Illustrator: Ginevra, Dante,

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-541-58153-9

ISBN 13: 978-1-541-58153-1

Dewey: 617.4

LCCN: 2021014445

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Heart. Transplantation. Comic books, strips, etc. Juvenile literature.
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. Comic books, strips, etc. Juvenile literature.
Heart. Transplantation.
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 3-6

Lexile: GN850L

Guided Reading Level: Y

Fountas & Pinnell: Y

For centuries, people misunderstood how the heart works. As our knowledge grew, heart surgery remained a dangerous medical procedure. Even after organ transplants become common, surgeons struggled to transplant hearts and keep patients alive. But small groups of pioneering doctors attempted this difficult surgery, changing the lives of patients.

This graphic history traces their leap forward and the medical world's newest advancements in heart-health technology. Learn about innovations such as artificial hearts and 3D printed living tissue.

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