The First Heart Transplant
A Graphic History
From the Series Medical Breakthroughs
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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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels, Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Engineering, STEM: Life Science/Health and Human Body, STEM: Technology |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Graphic Universe ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2022-01-01 |
Author: Brandon Terrell
Brandon M. Terrell (1978–2021) was a talented storyteller, authoring more than one hundred books for children. He was a passionate reader, Star Wars enthusiast, amazing father, and devoted husband.
Illustrator: Dante Ginevra
Dante Ginevra is a comic artist, illustrator, art director, and freelancer. He is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Awards
- Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards Finalist
