Kyi and Rolston give young boys a book they will read and exclaim over. The presentation of information, divided into tidbits, cartoons, and images, make it easily accessible for even the most reluctant readers, although the plot of the cartoon is somewhat lacking. Some of the information is fascinating and will make readers think; however, some of it is also based more on urban legend than actual fact. Questions at the end of each chapter present ample opportunity for discussion, making this a good tool for the classroom. ( )

Although this books are meant for children/teenagers, I like the books by [[Tanya Lloyd Kyi]]. This one is about blood. Not an enormous overload of information, but I still learn interesting details from it.

In this book the significance of blood in our body is discussed, even as the different meaning in different culturen, passage rites, eating and drinking blood, blood ties and personal information to be traced in your blood (and DNA). All told from the history, extended to the present.

Interesting and with some humour. A good read.

http://boekenwijs.blogspot.com/2012/03/seeing-red.html ( )

I really enjoyed this book. As nonfiction juvenile literature goes, this has got to be in my top ten. Seeing Red is an explanation of blood. Not the typical scientific approach but a cultural one. Dotted with a graphic novel type story, Seeing Red explains how blood has shaped various cultures and continues to presently.
The book is written for a juvenile audience but the information is entertaining for all ages. There are five main topics pertaining to blood – blood rituals, rites of passage, blood in food, blood and genetics, and blood forensics.
The topics touch on cultural beliefs all around the world as well as historically. Tanya Lloyd Kyi even delves into the religious aspects of blood. All in all, the book was fascinating.
I will caution those who are devout Christians. There may be parts in the book that can be perceived as offensive. I appreciated the author’s anthropological approach to all the religions and cultures but I do know that some people will find it cold. I liked it because it opened up the topic and kept all religions and cultures on an equal level.
I would recommend this for any juvenile library and could even see this as a favorite at home. ( )