Renaissance Medicine (History of Medicine (Enchanted Lion Books).) [Hardcover]

Ian Dawson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: History of Medicine (Enchanted Lion Books).

The title explores the major breakthroughs of this unique period of history.

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Gr. 6-9. This entry in the History of Medicine series offers a concise overview of the fascinating advancements in European medicine between 1450 and 1750. Beginning chapters discuss the urgency for new treatments that world exploration, and its subsequent spread of disease, created. Later chapters talk about physicians and scientists, common medical and surgical practices, and discoveries that challenged beliefs handed down from the Romans and Greeks. Dawson carefully shows how inventions such as the printing press and microscope and the work of artists such as da Vinci influenced medical knowledge. Quotes from primary sources enhance the plainspoken language, and numerous reproductions of paintings and engravings vividly evoke the realities of surgery, leech treatments, and the horrors of the plague. A glossary, a time line, and a list of resources close this informative history of a pivotal era in Western medicine that will support both history and science reports. Gillian Engberg
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"...the series will fascinate young people with an interest in science, medicine and history and motivate other readers..." -- VOYA, February 2006

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books (July 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592700381
• ISBN-13: 978-1592700387
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,539,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Children's Books > History > Renaissance

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Elementary - Middle School Renaissance Medicine History Book, July 16, 2008

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This review is from: Renaissance Medicine (History of Medicine (Enchanted Lion Books).) (Hardcover)

My son in 7th grade needed to write a paper on Health in the Renaissance. This book was simply written and full of information for his report. I would recommend it for information on health and medicine during the Renaissance period. I would recommend this book for 3rd through at the most 8th grade, since it is simple.