Your Heart
 
Your heart is VERY important. 
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Your heart does not look
like this! 
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It is the shape of an upside down 
pear.
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It looks like this.
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Your heart has an important job.
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It pumps blood to every part of your body.
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You can FEEL your heart pump.
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Put your hand on your neck or wrist.
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Now count your 
heart beats.
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You can HEAR  the heart pumping.
Did you know your heart beats slower  when you are sleeping?
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Click on the heart to play a counting game.
How many beats can you hear?
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Your heart needs to be protected.
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Your ribs help
keep your heart safe.
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Your heart is VERY important! 
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