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Illustrated by
Anthony Owsley.
A short introduction leads to two larger sections: one explaining basic human anatomy and types of infections, the second covering common ailments and injuries (bruises, burns, fevers, etc.). The tone is breezy and reassuring, not overburdened with details. Frequent cartoon illustrations, close-up color photos, and diagrams add visual appeal. The type is quite small, and tinier-still captions are easy to miss. Glos., ind.