Medical Invention Breakthroughs

From the Series Edge of Medicine

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

From the stethoscope to the clinical trial, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest inventions in medicine.

Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Science
Category STEM, STEM: Engineering, STEM: Life Science/Health and Human Body, STEM: Technology
Copyright 2024
Publisher Mayo Clinic Press
Imprint Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2023-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051170, JNF061010, JNF051050
Dewey 509
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 930
Guided Reading Level W
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Photo captions, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides

Author: Heather E. Schwartz

When Heather E. Schwartz was thirteen years old, she tracked down several lead orphans from the 1983 movie “Annie” and interviewed them by phone. As an adult, she realized she could apply those same early instincts to a career as a journalist and writer. She is the author of more than 35 nonfiction children’s titles, published by Lerner Publishing Group, Capstone Press, Teacher Created Materials, Lucent Books, and Tangerine Press, a Scholastic imprint. She has written articles for National Geographic Kids and Discovery Girls. In addition, she developed the content for KidsGetArthritisToo.org, the juvenile section of the Arthritis Foundation’s website. Other credits in the children’s market include articles for Teen, Girls’ Life, and All About You magazines. Additionally, Ms. Schwartz is a former editor at Bridal Guide magazine, co-author of Bridal Guide Magazine’s How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown (Warner, 2004), and contributor to The Takeout Cookbook (Knock Knock 2007).

Illustrator: Beth Hughes

Beth Hughes is an illustrator and concept artist. She loves using art to get those stories out. Her work credits include children’s books, mural designs, and concept art and character design work for various animation companies. She’s also participated in several art book publications and gallery events.

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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 transplants, scientific inquiry comes alive in… View available downloads →