
Discoveries in Medicine that Changed the World |
Book Category:
Juvenile Nonfiction > Science & Nature > Anatomy & Physiology
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Author:
Johnson, Rose
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ISBN 13:
9781477786116
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Publication Year:
2015
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Publisher Info
Rosen Publishing Group. InquiryBook Description
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.