medical care

In 1880 Tenmile, a Colorado gold-mining town, twelve-year-old Sissy witnesses the hardships of her community as she assists her father, the town doctor.

"Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life. This book is a deep dive into the sciences--perfect for younger readers who enjoy modern history as well as scientific advances"--.

Explores the different things that can be found at the doctor's office.

Harry is worried about his trip to the doctor for a checkup, so his best friend Hedgehog comes up with a way to reassure him.

This title uses a then-and-now approach to compare the health-care response to the 1918 influenza pandemic with the medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Let's visit the hospital! Check in at the front desk, play games in the waiting room, talk to the doctors and nurses in the exam room, and even follow along as tests make their way to the lab.

Who helps us keep our teeth clean? Dentists! Take a seat in the dentist's chair and open wide to keep your smile nice and healthy. Read all about these community helpers!.

"Innovations by entrepreneurs in the medical field have saved lives and changed many others for the better. With bright ideas such as stem-cell research and affordable prosthetics, medical entrepreneurs use science and technology to improve health care and make it widely available. Detailed case studies of successful entrepreneurs . . . help readers understand the principles of entrepreneurship"--Provided by publisher.

This powerful tribute to Civil War nurse Clara Barton and her heroic efforts during the Battle of Antietam reveals how she came to be called "The Angel of the Battlefield," and recounts her journey to become one of our country's greatest humanitarians and the founder of the American Red Cross.

"3D printers are devices that build three-dimensional objects layer by layer. Today's scientists are finding ways to use this in health care by printing medicines, artificial limbs, and even working body tissues. [This book] . . . covers the past, present, and future of this technology"--.