Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars
Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars describes the experience of breaking a bone, from the injury, to the hospital visit, to treatment through the story of a young girl named Mei, who breaks her arm after falling from the monkey bars. Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustration, this fun and hopeful book teaches children and their families all about the common occurrence of breaking a bone in childhood, to improve understanding and calm fears. To supplement conversations with doctors, the book provides a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use through treatment. Other important information is included in a 'Facts' section, covering bone and fracture facts, types of broken bones, and tips for treating broken bones and taking care of your cast. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.
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Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars
Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars describes the experience of breaking a bone, from the injury, to the hospital visit, to treatment through the story of a young girl named Mei, who breaks her arm after falling from the monkey bars. Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustration, this fun and hopeful book teaches children and their families all about the common occurrence of breaking a bone in childhood, to improve understanding and calm fears. To supplement conversations with doctors, the book provides a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use through treatment. Other important information is included in a 'Facts' section, covering bone and fracture facts, types of broken bones, and tips for treating broken bones and taking care of your cast. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.
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Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars

Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars

by Maria Baimas-George
Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars

Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars

by Maria Baimas-George

Overview

Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars describes the experience of breaking a bone, from the injury, to the hospital visit, to treatment through the story of a young girl named Mei, who breaks her arm after falling from the monkey bars. Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustration, this fun and hopeful book teaches children and their families all about the common occurrence of breaking a bone in childhood, to improve understanding and calm fears. To supplement conversations with doctors, the book provides a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use through treatment. Other important information is included in a 'Facts' section, covering bone and fracture facts, types of broken bones, and tips for treating broken bones and taking care of your cast. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781009440899
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 02/15/2024
Series: The Strength of My Scars
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 8.03(w) x 8.03(h) x 0.08(d)

About the Author

Maria Baimas-George MD MPH is a surgeon, training to specialize in abdominal transplantation at the University of Colorado. She completed her general surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by her patients and mentors, she writes and illustrates books explaining medical and surgical conditions to children and their loved ones. Her goal is to create books that provide useful information to help with understanding and to offer comfort and hope.

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