Exploring the History of Medicine

This book is not generally advertised as being told from a Christian perspective and published by a Christian company. That information should be more effectively advertised.

Having said that, I really like this book. It's not overtly "preachy" and has great content. I've learned more about the History of Medicine while reading this to my kids than I ever knew. The content is not dumbed down for children, but it is easy to digest. It's told in a fun and interesting voice.

The author makes at least one (arbitrary and out of context) reference to the chapter's featured scientist's love of God. The chapter about Pasteur also discusses Darwin, and somehow relates Pasteur's discoveries to disproving Darwin's theories. The relation is a stretch and a completely unnecessary reference to Darwin and evolution.

This is a terrific volume which makes it easy to introduce a "grown up" subject to children as young as eight (IMO).

The narrative is packed with facts, character motivations/obstacles, and the subsequent lessons/results. All of this is presented in a gentle, non-frenetic pace unlike comparable titles...a great change! There is a lot for homeschoolers to develop from what is mentioned in these short, packed chapters. Which brings up a good point: for younger students, the best benefit will be from a read-aloud or group presentation. Because the text is so easy to read and interesting, my son devoured this book in a couple of hours and while he loved it, it's value is somewhat diminished if proper discussion doesn't take place and lead to further discovery. Older students who study independently will be intrigued enough to want to pursue further detail on their own.

Your children/students will LOVE working with this and so will you!

This is a really great introduction to the history of medicine for pre-teens, and also contains much useful and interesting information for the older child. This is the fifth science book for pre-teens and teens published by Master Books that I have purchased, and I have been very pleased with all of them.

An excellent overview of the history of medicine that integrates history, medicine and biography. Bravo! to John Hudson Tiner for not compromising. Suitable for young and old alike.