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Edge of Medicine — Hardcover Set
From the Series Edge of Medicine
Explore the spirit of innovation behind the greatest breakthroughs in medicine, including achievements from Mayo Clinic and beyond. From the discovery of the COVID vaccine to groundbreaking… Read More →
Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazing Woman Doctor
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Elizabeth Blackwell shattered the glass ceiling in medicine as the first woman doctor. After her father's death, she used her unusually high level of education to earn a living. Blackwell… Read More →
Essential Workers, Essential Heroes
From the Series COVID-19
COVID-19 has shut down most people's normal lives. But grocery stores are still open, mail is still delivered, and restaurants are offering meals via delivery. None of this would be possible… Read More →
Explore Cryobiology
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — High-Tech Science
Cryobiology is the science of cold. By studying animals in freezing temperatures, scientists learn how to use cold to make surgeries safer and preserve living organs. Cryobiology helps treat Read More →
Germs: Book 5
From the Series Healthy Me!
From a runny nose to a sore throat, germs can make you sick. With the use of real-life photos, young readers are introduced to these organisms that influence health and are given a base for… Read More →
Germs Up Close
Have you ever seen a germ up close? Really, really close? Award-winning science writer Sara Levine introduces readers to a variety of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi that can make… Read More →
Going to the Dentist
From the Series My First Time (LOOK! Books ™)
Healthy teeth are important, and a trip to the dentist helps keep them shiny and strong. Get an inside look at the people who work hard to keep your teeth looking and feeling their best.… Read More →
Graphic Science Biographies — Hardcover Set
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Explore the lives of scientists who changed how people see the world. The books follow famous scientists from their childhoods onward, inspiring young readers to value of their own curiosity… Read More →
Great Medicine Fails
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Celebrating Failure
Explore some of history's biggest failures in medicine—from bloodletting to early remedies—and how some of those failures eventually led to success. Read More →
Heroes of the Pandemic
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Understanding the Coronavirus
Discover how everyday people became heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. From medical workers fighting on the frontlines to farmers growing fresh food, readers will uncover how people helped… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in Medicine
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Uncover the stories of hidden heroes who transformed the medical field. Direct quotes from medical professionals reveal their successes and experiences with racism, sexism, and ableism. Let’s Read More →
Hooray for Dentists!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Hooray for Community Helpers!
Get ready to smile! This fantastic book is tailored for kids aged 4-7 who want to learn about the important work that dentists do to keep our teeth clean and healthy. With its easy-to-read… Read More →
Hooray for Doctors!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Hooray for Community Helpers!
Get ready to discover the incredible world of medicine! This amazing book is designed for kids aged 4-7 who are interested in learning about the important work that doctors do to serve their… Read More →
Hooray for Nurses!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Hooray for Community Helpers!
This wonderful book is perfect for kids aged 4-7 who are interested in learning about the essential role that nurses play in serving their community. Through its easy-to-understand text and… Read More →
How Is a Bandage Like a Worm?: Medicine Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Medicine is always improving. One way doctors find new treatments is by observing nature. By studying animals like spiders and sharks, doctors can help their patients heal faster and more… Read More →
Imagine a Rainbow: A Child's Guide for Soothing Pain
When a child is in pain, imagining scenes that are soothing or uplifting may help reduce the discomfort. Imagine a Rainbow is a beautiful tool for introducing children to the idea of using… Read More →
Leukemia: True Survival Stories
From the Series Powerful Medicine
• A young girl receives injections of chemotherapy to kill the cancerous white blood cells in her body. • An eleven-year-old boy undergoes a transplant of stem cells to help his body make… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Inventors and engineers have long taken inspiration from the natural world to develop new technologies and innovate solutions. Discover how biomimicry shapes the world around you from… Read More →
Louis Pasteur and the Power of Observation
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Louis Pasteur's passion for laboratory experiments led to major, life-saving changes in medicine. His research targeted unusual problems from the spoiling of wine to disease in French… Read More →
Malaria: An Ongoing Threat
From the Series Deadly Diseases (UpDog Books ™)
Every year, mosquitoes pass parasites that cause malaria to hundreds of millions of people, and hundreds of thousands die. See how the disease works and the ways doctors and scientists fight… Read More →
Marvelous Medical Inventions
From the Series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day
Did you know that a scientist discovered X-rays by accident? Or that people have been taking pain medicine for more than 5,000 years? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions… Read More →
Medical Breakthroughs — Hardcover Set
From the Series Medical Breakthroughs
Explore major medical events and the scientific breakthroughs that made them possible. With an accessible graphic nonfiction approach, each title in the Medical Breakthroughs series… Read More →
Medical Robotics Breakthroughs
From the Series Edge of Medicine
From laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical robotics. Get to know the physicians,… Read More →
Mosquitoes: An Augmented Reality Experience
From the Series Creepy Crawlers in Action: Augmented Reality
A mosquito targets you for a blood feast. You hear a high-pitched buzz before feeling a sharp bite. Learn about mosquitoes and their life cycles through augmented reality experiences and… Read More →