The Book of Blood

Winner of the Magnolia Award

HP Newquist takes young readers on an engaging tour of the world of blood, from

ancient history to modern science—with an occasional trip to the very strange side of

the most important tissue in our bodies. Oddly enough, scientists began to understand

this fascinating fluid only within the past one hundred years and how its microscopic

components nourish the entire body.

Whether the tales of vampires, medieval medical practices, and Mayan sacrificial

rites captivate or terrify, this comprehensive investigation into blood’s past and present

will surely enthrall. And if this account is a little bloodcurdling, well, that’s half the

fun!