Leg swelling related to fluid buildup. Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Leg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem. You may often experience swelling due to fluid buildup from being overweight, being inactive, after sitting or standing for a long time, or wearing tight stockings. Factors related to fluid buildup include: Acute kidney failure.
Lois Lowry wrote Number the Stars along with many other books.
Lesson Summary. Number the Stars is a historical children's novel by American writer Lois Lowry, published in 1989. The story is set in Denmark during World War II and describes the Nazi occupation and the capturing of Danish Jews.rancesca M. Marinaro has a PhD in English from the University of Florida and has been teaching English composition and Literature since 2007. Lois Lowry's Newbery Award-winning children's novel Number the Stars is a well-known story about a young girl's experiences in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II.