Throughout history, medical science has been at the helm of human development, from Neanderthals stitching their wounds with bone needles to modern organ transplantation. Robert Snedden explores this fascinating subject, marking not a straightforward trajectory from primitive guesswork to sophisticated science but rather a winding narrative of twists and turns. Discover how 7th century Buddhist monks used vaccination techniques 1300 years before their accepted discovery, or how traces of antibiotics were detected in Roman skeletons. Other topics include: • Hippocrates and the four humors • Public health and sanitation • Progress made into the science of mental health • Medical genetics, including DNA, blood types and genetic engineering Full of useful timelines, fact boxes and eye-catching images, this full-color hardback provides an engaging introduction to this far-reaching subject. It presents some of the pioneers of medical discovery, including household names such as Leonardo di Vinci and Edward Jenner as well as lesser known figures such as Benjamin Jetsey and William Harvey. Discover the astounding breakthroughs of medical history which changed the world.
From early humans carving notches in bones to the discovery of quantum mechanics and chaos theory - mathematics has certainly come a long way. Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines and diagrams, Problem Solved! explores some of history's greatest mathematical breakthroughs. Covering topics from Ancient Egyptian geometry to chaos theory, readers will learn about Euclid of Alexandria, Brahmagupta, Sir Isaac Newton, Alan Turing and more. Whether solving practical or abstract problems, these mathematicians have each sought to improve our lives, and have bought us to the world we know today. With each concept explained in easy-to-understand language, there's no need to be a calculus genius to marvel at these incredible feats of problem-solving brilliance.
Explains the science and technology behind a variety of tools used for crime fighting including surveillance devices, devices used to analyze evidence, and devices that can work remotely to do dangerous work such as defusing bombs.
Describes new technologies in medicine such as advanced imaging techniques, artificial limbs, designer drugs, gene therapies, stem cells, and nanotech medicine that are helping people live longer and discusses future medical technology.
Find the answers to these questions and more in Materials Technology. You will learn about the making of different materials, including the importance of knowing the properties of a material, the use of materials in different industries, and the exciting future of nanorobots. Book jacket.
The science of energy is at the root of many of the biggest challenges facing the future of our planet. This book uses everyday examples and the latest figures to show how we use nuclear energy. Learn where nuclear energy comes from. Find out what happened at Chernobyl in 1986 and what nuclear waste is doing to the environment.
The cold, evergreen forests of the north make up the world's largest biome. This book shows the bears, wolves, moose and other animals and plants that live there and explains how they have adapted to survive in these sometimes harsh areas.
Exploring the great variety of plants and animals, and showing what makes each class distinctive and different, the author explains how animals and plants have adapted to live in a huge variety of different habitats. The clear, informative text is accompanied by vivid photographs and explanatory diagrams and illustrations.
The Diversity of Life explores how cells have formed the dazzling array of life that we see around us. No one knows how many millions of different species there may be on our planet, and new ones are discovered every year Scientists classify living things into different groups in order to help make sense of this diversity of life. This book looks at the way classification has changed over time, including a recent suggestion to classify living things into three domains rather than six kingdoms. Each book features: charts and diagrams of important information, further reading and websites, extensive glossary and index. Book jacket.
Cell Division and Genetics explains what happens when cells divide. Cell division is the way in which organisms grow. Even when an organism is fully grown, some cells continue to divide to replace those that have become old or damaged. This book explores the complex relationship among chromosomes, genes, and DNA. It then examines the special form of cell division involved in reproduction, and how characteristics are passed on from one generation to another - so that a pig gives birth to piglets and not kittens! Each book features: charts and diagrams of important information, further reading and websites, extensive glossary and index. Book jacket.
Cells & Life' is a series of illustrated textbooks for pupils working at secondary level. The individual volumes introduce the structures and processes of cells and address topics such as cell-division, genes, DNA, chromosomes and genetic engineering.
Find the answers to these questions and more in States of Matter. You will learn about the three main states of matter-solid, liquid, and gas. Discover how materials are used in these states and the stages a material goes through when a change in state occurs. Book jacket.
Why was aluminum once more valuable than gold? Why are some buildings built on giant springs and where can they be found? Why does a nuclear waste remain hazardous for thousands of years? In this book, you will learn about the chemical and physical changes that can occur in materials, including chemical and metal reactions, the effect of substances on materials, and the various types of physical changes and their causes. Find out what a huge part the material world plays in your life! Each book in the 'Material World' series looks at a key area of materials science, covering subjects such as states of matter, material characteristics and behavior, the uses of different materials, and the technology used to make new materials or change existing ones for new purposes.
This title explains how DNA is put together and how its code is read and acted upon by the cell to make proteins. This book explores genetic engineering and gene therapy as well as the highly controversial areas of stem cell research and cloning. Up-to-date examples are given, such as the recent use of blood from a baby¹s umbilical cord to provide stem cells for the testing of new drugs.
Describes the process of digestion, including information on why a balanced diet is important, how the body breaks down food into nutrients, and ways to avoid digestive disorders.
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