Neurosurgery for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About Surgery of the Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerves for Children (Gift for Kids, Teachers, and Medical Students)

The perfect book for your young future doctor! Written by physicians, Neurosurgery for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to surgery of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the nervous system and conditions treated by neurosurgeons, such as intracranial hematomas, brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, herniated discs, and more. This can be a baby shower gift, birthday gift, learning resource for kids, white elephant gift for adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in neurosurgery to our next generation of doctors. In this book, you will learn about… Organs that make up the nervous system Conditions treated by neurosurgeons, such as intracranial hematomas, brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and herniated discs Diagnostic tests, such as CT and MRI scans How to keep our nervous system healthy … and more! About the Authors Betty Nguyen, MD is a physician specializing in dermatology. She was born in Southern California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. Betty studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and earned her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing and cycling. Brandon Pham, MD is a physician specializing in ophthalmology. He was born and raised in Southern California. Brandon studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Barry Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. He is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and performing card magic tricks. Martin Pham, MD is a physician specializing in neurosurgery. He was born and raised in California. Martin studied Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UCLA and earned his MD at Northwestern University. He is currently a neurosurgery professor at UCSD, specializing in spinal surgery, and continues to teach and train surgeons. In his free time, he enjoys reading, woodworking, and traveling with his family to show his kids how to live a kind and grateful life. Medical School for Kids : It’s never too early to learn. — ISBN13: 9781957557250