The book of blood : from legends and leeches to vampires and veins /

"HP Newquist's thrilling volume explores the dark and often gruesome tales about blood. Though common among living beings, this substance is anything but ordinary. People have always feared and respected blood. It spills out at both birth and death--its bright red color like a warning sign...

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Main Author:	Newquist, H. P. (Harvey P.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, [2012]
Subjects:	Blood > Juvenile literature. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology. JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Exploration & Discovery. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Careers. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries. JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General. JUVENILE NONFICTION / General. Blood.