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Comic Strip Science Adventures: Medical Marvels
Series: Comic Strip Science Adventures
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An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine. Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment, and much more. This book is sure to entertain children while providing them an insight...
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See moreAn entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine
Description
An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine.
Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment, and much more. This book is sure to entertain children while providing them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements, and how scientists learn from mistakes.
It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science, with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are explored in more depth in feature spreads. The book includes input from specialist text consultant Dr Anna Simmons, UCL.
Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books perfect for young scientists aged 7 and up. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series include: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781526327321
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 December 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jess Bradley
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 8.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 264.0mm
Weight: 204g
Pages: 48
Series: Comic Strip Science Adventures
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$2499Unit price /UnavailableComic Strip Science Adventures: Medical Marvels
An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine. Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment, and much more. This book is sure to entertain...PaperbackIn StockShips Monday
About the Author
Paul Mason (Author)
Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.Jess Bradley (Illustrator) Jess Bradley is a writer and artist for The Phoenix Comic, a writer for The Beano and has illustrated several children's books. A Day In The Life Of A Poo, A Gnu and You, illustrated by Jess won the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction. Jess lives in Torquay with her husband and son and enjoys drawing in her many sketchbooks, playing video games, reading and watching scary films.Also by Paul Mason
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