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Jacobson, Ryan

Marvelous Medical Inventions

32 pp. | Lerner | September, 2013 | Library ISBN 978-1-4677-1095-4 $26.60 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4677-1684-0
(4) 4-6 Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day series. From X-rays to prosthetic limbs, this formulaic book briefly introduces common medical technology innovations. The tone is light (sometimes irritatingly so: "Braces can be uncomfortable, like visiting your weird aunt") and the treatments are brief, making the volume good for browsing. The colorful layout features archival photos and illustrations alongside contemporary images. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Siena Leslie

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