Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9798887702445
Publisert
2025-12-18
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd; Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U.S.
Høyde
228 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
32
Forfatter
Illustratør
Om bidragsyterne
Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in the United Kingdom. She loves writing and researching non-fiction projects and is the author of Period: The Quick Guide to Every Uterus.Jake Hill grew up in North London, but escaped to the South coast to study illustration and decided to stay by the sea, swimming (almost) every morning. Aside from his love of drawing, Jake is an avid reader, a meticulous collector of comics, a terrible, but improving pianist and a passionate player of games.
Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.
The devastating bubonic plague of the 1300s killed millions—but science sleuth Marnie and her trusted AI sidekick Glitch discover there's more to the story when they research the plague for a school assignment. How did the plague start, and how did it spread? How do scientists and doctors work today to stop the spread of similar infectious diseases? Marnie is on the case to learn about Black Death and what it taught humanity about disease, medicine, and the power of science.
A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and accessible text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format.
Marnie's Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and accessible text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format.
Marnie's Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
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Marnie and her AI sidekick Glitch investigate the bubonic plague and how scientists cracked the case of Black Death.
1) High-interest graphic format offers inviting approach to STEM and history
2) Important representation in STEM: Girls and POC are typically underrepresented in this category
3) Pandemics and outbreaks: Hot topic with relevance in a post-COVD world
4) AI character: Adds a modern twist to medical history
5) Mayo Expertise: Developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
6) Professionally leveled for Lexile and GRL
7) Nonfiction Text Features: TOC, glossary, index, and Read More
2) Important representation in STEM: Girls and POC are typically underrepresented in this category
3) Pandemics and outbreaks: Hot topic with relevance in a post-COVD world
4) AI character: Adds a modern twist to medical history
5) Mayo Expertise: Developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
6) Professionally leveled for Lexile and GRL
7) Nonfiction Text Features: TOC, glossary, index, and Read More
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There's a medical mystery afoot and Marnie, along with her trusty AI sidekick Glitch, is on the case. Her teacher has assigned a report on a disease and how scientists found out more about its cause, potential cures, and how to protect people with vaccines and treatments. As usual, Marnie goes a little overboard with her research. Her love of science will inspire readers to learn more about medical history, scientific inquiry, and how science keeps us safe.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9798887702445
Publisert
2025-12-18
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd; Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U.S.
Høyde
228 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
32
Forfatter
Illustratør
Om bidragsyterne
Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in the United Kingdom. She loves writing and researching non-fiction projects and is the author of Period: The Quick Guide to Every Uterus.Jake Hill grew up in North London, but escaped to the South coast to study illustration and decided to stay by the sea, swimming (almost) every morning. Aside from his love of drawing, Jake is an avid reader, a meticulous collector of comics, a terrible, but improving pianist and a passionate player of games.
Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.