Cardiology for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About the Cardiovascular System for Children (Gift for Kids, Teachers, and Medical Students) (Medical School for Kids)

The perfect book for your young future doctor!

Written by physicians, Cardiology for Kidsis a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the organ that pumps blood throughout your body: the heart! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the cardiovascular system. This can be a learning resource for kids, white elephant gift adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in cardiology to our next generation of doctors.

In this book, you will learn about...

1. The four chambers of the heart
2. Blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins)
3. Cardiac conditions such as heart attack and congestive heart failure
4. The importance of eating healthy foods and exercising regularly

... and more!

About the Authors

Betty Nguyen was born in California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. She received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCLA, where she received a full-ride Gates Millennium Scholarship through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Betty also received a full-tuition scholarship to attend medical school at the University of California, Riverside. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing, cycling, and walking her two dogs in her free time.

Brandon Pham was born and raised in California. He received a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, where he was a national Goldwater Scholar. He graduated from Stanford Medical School and is currently completing his residency in ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Brandon spent many years teaching for several national test-preparation companies and is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and distance running.

Medical School for Kids: It’s never too early to learn.