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by Mary Wissinger (Author), Danielle Pioli (Illustrator)
Cómo funciona el cuerpo? Las mujeres en la medicina lleva a los lectores a incursionar en el campo de la medicina por medio de una entretenida y, al mismo tiempo, rigurosa conversación científica, guiada por las preguntas de una chica curiosa. Descubre el trabajo asombroso de mujeres que, a través de la historia, nos han legado cosas tan increíbles como la cura de la malaria y la cirugía del corazón. Las profesionales de la salud que aparecen en este libro provienen de todas partes del mundo y de una variedad de periodos históricos e incluyen a la Dra. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, la Dra. Gerty Cori, la Dra. Angella Ferguson, Tu Youyou y Florence Nightingale. Este libro, diseñado para inspirar a los chicos a aprender más sobre el campo de la medicina, ha sido revisado por un amplio equipo de científicos, maestros de ciencia y padres. Cubre conceptos como carreras de doctora, enfermera, comadrona e investigadora médica; tratamientos como medicinas y operaciones; el corazón humano y las células sanguíneas; almacenamiento de glucógeno, insulina y diabetes; cuidados preventivos; enfermedades y diagnósticos, y mucho más! El quinto libro de la inspiradora serie "Ciencia abierta", Las mujeres en la medicina, impulsará la indagación científica en las mentes jóvenes. -- How does the body work? Women in Medicine introduces kids to the field of medicine through an engaging, scientifically accurate conversation driven by the questions of a curious girl. Discover the amazing work of women throughout history who have given us incredible things like a cure for malaria and a lifesaving heart surgery. The healthcare professionals in the book, who come from all across the globe and from a variety of historical periods, include Dr. Helen Taussig, Xoquauhtli, Dr. Gerty Cori, Dr. Angella Ferguson, Tu Youyou, and Florence Nightingale. Designed to inspire kids to learn more about the field of medicine, this book has been peer reviewed by an extensive team of scientists, science educators, and parents. Concepts covered include careers like doctors, nurses, midwives, surgeons, and medical scientists; treatments like medicines and operations; the human heart and blood cells; glycogen storage, insulin, and diabetes; preventive healthcare; diseases and diagnoses, and more! The fifth book in the inspiring "Science Wide Open" series, Women in Medicine will encourage scientific inquiry in any young mind!
Author Biography
Mary Wissinger was born in Wisconsin where she spent most of her childhood singing, reading, and daydreaming. She dove into storytelling through acting, singing, and writing (and writing and writing!). A former teacher, she can now be found at her standing desk in St. Louis, MO, writing stories that inspire curiosity about the world and connection with others. She is the author of the Science Wide Open Series and the My First Science Textbook Series. To learn more about Mary, you can check out her website, MaryWissinger.com. Danielle Pioli is an artist and illustrator whose mission is to inspire others to create. The idea of creating a whole universe from her mind to paper is what made her fall in love with art and storytelling. As a child, she was drawn to magic-what she calls Quantum Physics now. She creates art, illustrations, comics, zines, poems, songs, and hypnotherapy sessions. She is the illustrator of the Science Wide Open Series. For more information on Danielle's work, you can visit her website at DaniellePioli.com.
