X-Rays (Hardcover)

Rachael L. Thomas

ISBN 13: 9798855135480

Published by Bound to Stay Bound Books, 2022

About this Item

Hardcover. With X-rays, doctors detect problems human eyes can't see. X-rays are a form of invisible radiation. This powerful medical technology helps experts look inside the body and even treat illnesses. But early on, X-rays caused harm too, as people used them without enough protection. This graphic history covers the discovery of X-rays, the development of safety standards, and the rise of more powerful and precise X-ray machines. Find out how modern doctors create digital images of the inner body--even 3D images of our brains! Visually engaging graphic non-fiction about major changes in health and medicine, with appeal to reluctant readers and science lovers alike Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: X-Rays (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798855135480
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Rural, Josep
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

With X-rays, doctors detect problems human eyes can't see. X-rays are a form of invisible radiation. This powerful medical technology helps experts look inside the body and even treat illnesses. But early on, X-rays caused harm too, as people used them without enough protection.

This graphic history covers the discovery of X-rays, the development of safety standards, and the rise of more powerful and precise X-ray machines. Find out how modern doctors create digital images of the inner body--even 3D images of our brains!

About the Author

Rachael L. Thomas is an educational writer and digital media strategist. When she isn't working on new ideas to expand children's library shelves, you'll find her at Buffalo Wild Wings.