Publisher's Synopsis
This series has been designed to give children an insight into the world of science and technology. Each book explores and explains the latest scientific knowledge and is illustrated with explanatory diagrams.;This book discusses the role of hygiene, exercise and diet for keeping healthy. It also describes diseases and disorders that can affect us, including cancer, AIDS and drug abuse and the various kinds of treatment that are available and in use today such as chemotherapy, antibiotics, alternative medicines, acupuncture, homeopathy and faith healing. Other topics include bioengineering, surgery, organ transplants, spare part surgery, prosthetics and medical machines.;Brenda Walpole is a biologist. Her writing career began at the Natural History Museum and her books include the "Fun With" series and the Kingfisher pocket series.
