Your heart and blood
by Leslie Jean LeMaster
Childrens Pr 1984
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- how the body works
- health and wellness
- science learning
- anatomy and physiology
- cause and effect
- curiosity
- systems of the body
About this book
This clear, photo-illustrated nonfiction book explains how the heart works and how blood travels through the body. Short chapters and simple diagrams introduce arteries, veins, and the circulatory system in kid-friendly language. It’s a solid choice for elementary readers curious about how their bodies keep them alive and healthy. Kids enjoy the real-world examples and easy-to-understand explanations.
Setting: inside the human body (circulatory system)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Your heart and blood right for my child?
Yes — Your heart and blood is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.6, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include how the body works, health and wellness, science learning.
How long does it take to read Your heart and blood?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Your heart and blood takes around 12m to finish. The book has 1,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Your heart and blood have an AR quiz?
Yes — Your heart and blood has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Your heart and blood?
Your heart and blood has an AR reading level of 4.6, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.