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An autistic doctor and ethologist (studies of the behaviour of animals)

April 2, 2025 7:24 am Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’ve ever felt different, if you’ve ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there’s a name you should know… Meet Dr. Temple Grandin—one of the world’s quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe!

Cardiology, Ophthalmology for kids

May 29, 2024 5:49 am Published by Leave your thoughts

This wonderful book simplifies complex concepts, breaking down the cardiovascular system into bite-sized pieces. It introduces basic concepts in cardiology to our next generation of doctor. What Kids (and Adults!) Learn: The Heart’s Four Chambers: Children discover that the heart has four special rooms (chambers) where blood flows in and out.

How to find a cure to a disease

June 6, 2025 9:16 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The animals of the forest are all getting sick and no one can figure out why. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and help her friends and family, Charlotte dives into some serious medical science. But when the doctors and other scientists don’t take her work seriously, she sets out to find a cure on her own, determined to show that she can make a difference. This empowering story about a smart, confident bunny encourages girls to be persistent and believe in themselves.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL FIELDS

May 29, 2024 5:59 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.We discover that there isn’t just one general “doctor.” Instead, there are specialists who focus on different parts and systems of the body.

The Bones in the Human Body

March 11, 2025 11:45 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Shoulder bone connected to da neck bone Neck bone connected to da head bone Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones Colorful torn paper collages bring to life this classic African American spiritual.

The first geneticist

October 8, 2024 7:19 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

How do mothers and fathers—whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans—pass down traits to their children? Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment: growing multiple generations of peas. From observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, Mendel crafted his theory of heredity—years before scientists had any notion of genes. Children will be inspired by Gregor’s never-ending search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics.