Kyi, T. (2012). Seeing red: the true story of blood. Toronto. Annick Press.
Seeing Red: The True Story of Blood by Tanya Kyi is the perfect informational text for middle schoolers! I think my students would love this even those who might be a little squeamish about blood! This book is a great mix of history, myths, rituals, sacrifice, and science. The illustrations are in graphic novel form which a lot of students love. They may think it to be a little gross, but interesting at the same time. Students will not even realize that they are learning important information as they follow along through the history of bloodletting, vampires, rites of passage, becoming a woman, and being blood brothers. Some of the content is a little more mature in nature so I would recommend this book for middle and high school students.
Amy I will have to check this book out! I have never heard of it. Do you think 8th graders would like it?
ReplyDeleteYes, this is the perfect book for middle/high school students! It is gross, but quirky and graphic novelish......there is a lot of info., but it is interesting. :)
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