The Pediatrician

Children's Literature - Dr. Judy Rowen

By following Dr. Ron Angoff, we learn something about the role of a pediatrician. Dr. Ron obviously loves his job. Lots of cute kids populate the photographs accompanying the text. This is a good glimpse into the life of a pediatrician, and would be a good resource for children investigating different careers. One page is dedicated to the subject of immunizations, which is a major weapon in the pediatrician's arsenal of preventive medicine. However, the chart reviewing vaccinations has at least four errors (misspellings and misinformation). Part of the "Doctors in Action" series which also includes The Anesthesiologist, The Obstetrician and The Orthopedist.