Biology, Children - Science & Technology, Children - Health & Medicine
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Overview
A woman with with a faulty heart muscle receives an electrical device that keeps her blood pumping. Months later, her heart is strong enough to pump on its own. A man with a heart too weak to beat properly undergoes a heart transplant. Doctors invent a thumb-sized pump that brings the reality of an artificial heart one step closer. That's powerful medicine!
Editorials
VOYA -
It is the subtitle—True Survival Stories—for the new series, Powerful Medicine, that will grab the attention of middle school readers. The issues covered in the titles Leukemia, Lost Sight, and Faulty Hearts can be frightening as well as life-threatening, but the author of this series, a respected science writer, has a no-nonsense approach to the facts and risks. The illustrations and photos are stunning with medically accurate captions. Real-life patients, whose photos are included in the text, are highlighted, with updates on their progress at the end of each book. For families struggling with one of these medical conditions, a young reader and an adult may want to study the book together. For others, the books suggest great career choice ideas, offer examples of cutting edge technologies, and tell stories of heroes overcoming adversity. A glossary of medical terms, a selected bibliography, Web sites, and an index complete these short but comprehensive books. This series fills the need for up-to-date books on medical topics using vocabulary that a young teenager can understand. Reviewer: Peggy FlemingBook Details
Published
June 16, 2026
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pages
48
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780822586999