medicine

Illustrations and simple text present an ABC book that describes what happens when visiting the doctor.

In this entertaining narrative, readers will meet Dr. Jones and learn about the many things she does for her patients.

Describes the development of penicillin, from its discovery and use in World War II to the possible implications of overuse.

Examines the life of Nobel Prize winner medical physicist Rosalyn Sussman Yalow in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

Describes responsibilities that doctors have such as helping sick patients, making sure young patients are in good health, and administering medicine.

Introduces young readers to a doctor--and his family--and follows him through a day on the job.

Contains entries that describe major diseases and disorders of the human body, the basics of human anatomy and physiology, specializations in medical practice, and surgical and nonsurgical procedures; arranged alphabetically from Hei to Ner, with sidebars, illustrations, and fact boxes.

Explores eight health service jobs and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.

Explores eight health service jobs and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.

Introduces a variety of occupations in the field of medical technology and overviews the job duties and describes the skills and aptitudes necessary for the field.