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A Sick History of Medicine - (Wacky Histories) by Jelena Poleksic & Neon Squid (Hardcover)

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  • WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED.
  • 5-8 Years
  • 11.2" x 9.19" Hardcover
  • 48 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, History
  • Series Name: Wacky Histories

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About the Book



A disgusting history of medicine through the ages from Jelena Poleksic, featuring hilarious illustrations by Ella Kasperowicz.



Book Synopsis



WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED. This revolting history of medicine through the ages by Jelena Poleksic is full of blood, guts, and gore!

If you don't like going to the doctor, spare a thought for your ancestors. Got a headache? We can drill into your skull! Need to buy medicine? Can we recommend a dose of ground-up Egyptian mummy? Want to fight off diseases? Try smelling a stinky cesspit.

It's well-known that to make advances in science you have to make a few mistakes along the way. In this hilarious history book kids will be whisked around the world--from ancient Rome to imperial China--to meet the medical innovators who pushed the boundaries of what was possible, with sometimes disastrous effects. They'll learn about the use of leeches, maggot-therapy (as gross as it sounds), dancing plagues, public dissections, grave robbers, electric eel treatments, exploding teeth, and much more!

Written by a doctor, everything in this book has been scrupulously researched and readers will learn about the development of some of our greatest inventions, from vaccines to X-rays. Amusing illustrations by Ella Kasperowicz make this a book kids will want to return to again and again.

The vile sequel to the equally revolting A Stinky History of Toilets!



Review Quotes




"Classic gruesome nonfiction for readers aged eight years and up." --Children's Books Ireland

Review of the audiobook edition:

"Of course, illness is never funny. Except maybe when Campbell manages to turn the most putrid diseases (and their not-so-wonderful cures) into an unforgettable performance of ghastly schadenfreude humor. A swingy, jazzy soundtrack keeps the recording entertainingly buoyant." --23 Audiobooks to Inspire Hope in Kids, School Library Journal




About the Author



Jelena Poleksic is a resident physician specializing in psychiatry with a passion for the history of medicine. She completed a graduate degree in the history and philosophy of science. You can find her on social media explaining the weirder aspects of medical history. Jelena is from Toronto, Canada.

Ella Kasperowicz, AKA Ellastrated, is a UK-based illustrator. She creates playful, relatable and modern information illustrations inspired by travel, mental health, and friendship. Ella also illustrated the previous book in the series, A Stinky History of Toilets.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 9.19 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.11 Pounds
Suggested Age: 5-8 Years
Series Title: Wacky Histories
Sub-Genre: History
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 48
Publisher: Neon Squid
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jelena Poleksic & Neon Squid
Language: English
Street Date: March 4, 2025
TCIN: 92203639
UPC: 9781684494491
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-4435
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.52 inches length x 9.19 inches width x 11.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.11 pounds
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