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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Traces the efforts of Dr. Paul Farmer to transform healthcare on a global scale, documenting his visits to some of the world's most impoverished regions and the unconventional methods that enabled him to improve and save lives.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Earle Dickson and his new bride Josephine begin their lives together. The end. (Not really. There's more.) Josephine has a proclivity for injuring herself. Earle attaches cotton to long strips of adhesive tape, telling Josephine to cut off a length when she needs one. Since Earle works as a cotton buyer at Johnson & Johnson, he shares his idea. They're a big hit. The end. (Again, not really!) After a few false starts (much like the hilarious "the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Describes medical techniques such as brain surgery, splints, taking a pulse, forceps, and sanitation in ancient civilizations including the Stone Age, Egypt, Greece, China, India, and Rome.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press, Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of [the Internet of things] in the medical industry"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about medical robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Animimics are the designers and engineers who are inspired by the genius of nature. Using a science called biomimicry, they rely on nature's 3.8 billion years of experience to research and create new or improved designs, materials, and systems." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Describes new technologies in medicine such as advanced imaging techniques, artificial limbs, designer drugs, gene therapies, stem cells, and nanotech medicine that are helping people live longer and discusses future medical technology"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Innovations in the medical field save countless lives daily. In this fascinating title, a timeline of breakthrough medical inventions is explored through dynamic photographs and interesting fact boxes. Fleming's advances with penicillin and the invention of the X-ray machine are some of the featured inventions that keep us in "the best of health!"--
17) Bionic pets
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Explores the history and technology of bionic pets for young readers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Robot doctors may seem to be something out of a science fiction film, but it's not that unlikely a concept anymore. In fact, robots are being used in hospitals around the world for important tasks, especially surgeries. Readers discover the rich history of robots in medicine through detailed main text and enlightening fact boxes. Vibrant, full-color photographs accompany the informative text, creating an immersive reading experience sure to captivate...
