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Evolving Technology eBook Series

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  • The Evolution of Medical Technology

    by Britannica Educational Publishing ...
    Series series Evolving Technology
    Modern medicine was no accident, except when it was. The history of medical innovation, which spans centuries, is filled with killer diseases, scientific inquiry, accidental discoveries, and brilliant machines. Readers will embark on a journey across time from Ancient Egypt to the twenty-first century, and learn about the creative mistakes and ingenious solutions physicians, scientists, and ... Read more

    R477,81 or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

    by Kate Messner ...
    Illustrated by Falynn Koch ...
    Series Book 6 - History Smashers
    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later--and most doctors never wore anything like that at all ... Read more

    R119,82

  • A Shot in the Arm!

    Big Ideas that Changed the World #3

    by Don Brown ...
    Series Book 3 - BIG IDEAS That Changed the World
    Award-winning author Don Brown explores the history of vaccines from smallpox to COVID-19 in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World seriesA Shot in the Arm! explores the history of vaccinations and the struggle to protect people from infectious diseases, from smallpox—perhaps humankind’s greatest affliction to date—to the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting deadly diseases such as ... Read more

    R183,99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Human Body

    by HP Newquist ...
    Series Book 1 - Smithsonian: Invention & Impact
    The science and inventions that make us who we are . . . literally!Did you know the first blood transfusions were between people and lambs? Or that the first prosthetic hand with a hook was created so a French soldier could hold the reins of his horse in battle? Or that scientists recently grew a nose?Invention & Impact, an exciting new series from PYRG-Smithsonian, introduces young readers to ... Read more

    R154,20

  • Medicine and Healers Through History

    by Kara Rogers ...
    Series series Health and Disease in Society
    The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease remains a challenging undertaking as emerging disorders and pandemics are constantly presenting new opposition. Behind the practice of medicine is a treasury of great minds and healers who have endeavored tirelessly at the forefront of disease management. This compelling volume introduces readers to the development of medicine over the centuries ... Read more

    R803,72 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pioneers in Medicine

    From the Classical World to Today

    by Sherman Hollar ...
    Series series Inventors and Innovators
    Battling disease, championing new techniques, recommending necessary medications, and offering comfort and guidance to those in need are just some of the many responsibilities with which healers over time have been charged. Even as the field of medical science rapidly evolves, doctors, researchers, and other medical professionals serve as significant reminders of the human element that has ... Read more

    R544,40 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • June Almeida, Virus Detective!

    The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus

    by Suzanne Slade ...
    Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli ...
    From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at age 16. Still, June was determined to pursue ... Read more

    R248,27

  • Investigating the Human Body

    by Connie Jankowski ...
    Series series Science Readers
    Readers will learn about the way our body works to keep us moving and healthy in this stimulating book that features a variety of colorful, vivid images, easy-to-read text, a helpful glossary and index, and fascinating facts. This book will have readers captivated as they learn about the various systems in our bodies, including the digestive system, skeletal system, circulatory system, muscular ... Read more

    R131,43 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Medical Science

    by Jacob Steinberg ...
    Series series The Study of Science II
    This comprehensive title presents the history and practices of medical science, covering developments in the field from antiquity through the Middle Ages and into cutting-edge 21st-century techniques. The major branches of medicine are covered, as are more in-depth looks at clinical practice, disease and epidemiology, surgery, and pharmacology. As such, this text gives middle school to high school ... Read more

    R529,79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The 100 Most Influential Medical Pioneers of All Time

    by Shalini Saxena ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People II
    Over the course of history, countless healers and medical professionals have bravely endeavored to combat the physiological and psychological illnesses that plague us. This detailed volume humanizes these scientific quests by presenting the biographies of 100 individuals responsible for everything from vaccinations to gene therapy. Organized chronologically, the format allows readers to understand ... Read more

    R789,12 or Free with Kobo Plus