physicians

This book presents the life and work of 50 individuals who have shaped the history of medicine.

Because obesity is such a serious and prevalent medical condition, modern medicine has developed many different ways to fight it. Sometimes, diet and exercise aren't enough, and that's when a doctor may prescribe a medical intervention. Discover some of these techniques, from surgery to medications.

Alma's stuffed cow, Moo Moo, gets soaked when she is left outside in the rain. Alma is sad and Moo Moo is mooo-serable! Will Doc be able to help?".

Details the lives of American women who served as doctors and nurses during the Civil War including Dorothea Dix, Dr. Esther Hill Hawks, Clara Barton, Sally Tompkins, and others.

Presents nine true stories in which the author reflects on his experiences as a physician.

When he wakes up with a sore throat, Jamie's mother takes him to visit the doctor.

"Simple text and photos present many people in the community that work to keep others safe"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how Doctor Jones and Nurse Brown spend their busy days helping sick people get well.

Dr. Joseph serves as medical director of Morning Star Development and oversees public health, preventive health, and clinical projects in rural medical clinics in Afghanistan, providing access to those without health care options. Kidnapped by the Taliban on December 5, 2012 while on the way back to Kabul, Afghanistan came as a shock and Dr. Joseph hoped for a quick death when the time came. But first he had to endure a nine-hour march into the mountains, gruesome images of torture and death, and repeated threats of execution. Fortunately he was freed four days later in a daring rescue by a SEAL Team Six.

Monica Anderson thinks her biggest problem is taking her karate-chopping younger brother, Peter, trick-or-treating on Halloween. But she is wrong. After knocking on the door of an old, creepy house the kids are met by a strange woman pleading for their help.