Discoveries in Medicine that Changed the World
Few know the stories behind some of the biggest discoveries in medicine made throughout history. The first-known surgeries in ancient India, the accidental discovery of antibiotics by a Scottish bacteriologist, and contemporary techniques such as in vitro fertilization are all covered in this neatly organized, vivid text that guides readers through a chronologically ordered history of medical breakthroughs. Biographical sidebars narrate the lives of the bright minds behind these breakthroughs, and a succinct timeline summarizes their findings for readers. Do not miss this chance to explore the medical discoveries that changed the world.
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Discoveries in Medicine that Changed the World
Few know the stories behind some of the biggest discoveries in medicine made throughout history. The first-known surgeries in ancient India, the accidental discovery of antibiotics by a Scottish bacteriologist, and contemporary techniques such as in vitro fertilization are all covered in this neatly organized, vivid text that guides readers through a chronologically ordered history of medical breakthroughs. Biographical sidebars narrate the lives of the bright minds behind these breakthroughs, and a succinct timeline summarizes their findings for readers. Do not miss this chance to explore the medical discoveries that changed the world.
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Discoveries in Medicine that Changed the World

Discoveries in Medicine that Changed the World

by Rose Johnson
Discoveries in Medicine that Changed the World

Discoveries in Medicine that Changed the World

by Rose Johnson

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Few know the stories behind some of the biggest discoveries in medicine made throughout history. The first-known surgeries in ancient India, the accidental discovery of antibiotics by a Scottish bacteriologist, and contemporary techniques such as in vitro fertilization are all covered in this neatly organized, vivid text that guides readers through a chronologically ordered history of medical breakthroughs. Biographical sidebars narrate the lives of the bright minds behind these breakthroughs, and a succinct timeline summarizes their findings for readers. Do not miss this chance to explore the medical discoveries that changed the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781477786116
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 12/30/2014
Series: Scientific Breakthroughs Series
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Discovery number: 1 Surgery 6

Discovery number: 2 Blood Circulation 8

Discovery number: 3 Vaccines 10

Discovery number: 4 Anesthetics 12

Discovery number: 5 Nursing 14

Discovery number: 6 Germ Theory 16

Discovery number: 7 Antiseptic 20

Discovery number: 8 Talking Cures 22

Discovery number: 9 X-rays 24

Discovery number: 10 Painkillers 28

Discovery number: 11 Brain Waves 30

Discovery number: 12 Antibiotics 32

Discovery number: 13 Contraception 36

Discovery number: 14 Ultrasound 38

Discovery number: 15 Stem Cells 40

Discovery number: 16 MRI Scans 42

Discovery number: 17 Test-tube Babies 44

Timeline 46

Glossary 47

For Further Reading 47

Index 48

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