Natural Born Killers - True Tales Author:Linda Casterline From School Library Journal — Grade 3-7 - In four short, fascinating chapters, these titles present captivating medical and technological discoveries, important developments and inventions, and the innovative people and ideas behind them. — This book, Natural-Born Killers, explains how poisonous plants, frogs, and snake venom have provided treatme... more »nts for a variety of ailments involving the heart, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Alzheimer's, and pain relief, as well as how Bt in plants, such as corn, serves as a natural insecticide.
Other books in this series:
Medical Marvels tells how Phineas Gage survived after an iron rod shot through his head; how Siamese twins joined at the head survived separation; how a girl born without arms is able to function with electronic arms; and how Christopher Reeves benefited from a rehabilitation program for spinal-cord injuries. In Inventions, readers learn about the development of computers and the creation of Robo-roach, a cyborg utilizing wireless technology and a cockroach that will be used in the future for search-and-rescue operations.
In all three books, every chapter explains in careful detail how these ideas and inventions occurred, their purpose, and the pros and cons of each. Syntax is simple, concise, and accessible for reluctant readers. Maps, diagrams, and black-and-white and color photos with brief captions complement the text on every page. These titles are sure to appeal to readers whether for research or pleasure. --Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE
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