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Sick, nasty medical practices / by Kelly Regan Barnhill.

Author/creator Barnhill, Kelly Regan
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoMankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, ©2009.
Description32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Medicine--History --Juvenile literature.
Medical innovations--History --Juvenile literature.
Portion of title Medical practices
Series Edge books. Horrible things
Edge books. Horrible things. ^A997708
Contents Dangerous medicine -- Bloodletting -- Trepanation -- Staying filthy -- Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup -- Mercury -- Lobotomies -- Cruel mental treatments -- The vibratory chair -- Magnets to the rescue -- See it up close.
Abstract "Describes a variety of strange medical practices from the past"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Reading grade level RL: 3-4.
Interest grade level IL: 3-9.
LCCN 2008028706
ISBN9781429622936 (hardcover)
ISBN1429622938 (hardcover)
Stock number1292797 QBI

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