How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the
field of medicine through the questions of a spunky girl whose
inquiries guide an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation.
Readers will be introduced to the diverse world of medicine and the
amazing work of women who have given us incredible things like a
cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. The women, who
come from all across the globe and from a variety of historical
periods, include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr.
Angella Ferguson, Youyou Tu, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to
motivate girls to learn more about the field of medicine and see
the impact one person's questions and care can have on the world,
this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of
scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered
include doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, medicine, heart, blood,
heartbeat, health, disease, treatment, surgery, Blalock-Taussig
Shunt operation, Sickle Cell disease, diagnose, Artemisinin, and
data. Part of the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in
Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind!
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