Description
When it comes to medicine, we've never been better! But the long history of medicine is filled with terrifying diseases, disgusting remedies, and horrific treatments that were often not only bizarre but also dangerous! Get acquainted with at least some of them... Do you know the culprits of diseases such as cholera, plague, smallpox, and even Covid-19? Can you imagine how alligator blood can help in the fight against infection? Did you know that in the past, barbers could shorten not only hair and beards but also limbs? You'll read all about this and more! Prepare for revelations of the greatest breakthroughs as well as mistakes in the history of medicine. Meet the personalities whose discoveries shaped modern medicine.
Information
Author: Farndon John
Publication date: April 18, 2024
Manufacturer: GRADA Publishing, a. s.
Genres: Books, Children's literature, Popular science literature for children
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 96
ISBN/EAN: 9788027137398