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This book presents an illustrated overview of the history of surgery and its techniques, from antiquity to modern times.
Quick Summary
From ancient doctors drilling holes in skulls to pioneering surgeons who literally gave birth to modern medicine, this illustrated journey reveals the gruesome, clever, and sometimes hilarious ways humans learned to cut and heal. Kids will devour weird details like medieval barber-surgeons pulling teeth with string, doctors testing their own anesthetics, and the accidental discoveries that changed surgery forever. If your kid loves the gross-out humor of Dav Pilkey or the historical thrills of Lauren Tarshis, they'll be hooked by this medical time machine. Perfect for curious readers in grades 5 through 7 who love science, history, and all things icky.