Heather E Schwartz

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the discovery of the double helix to mapping the human genome, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in...

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From machine learning to virtual surgery practice, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical artificial intelligence. Get to...

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the stethoscope to the clinical trial, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest inventions in medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists,...

Age range 8 to 12 From laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical robotics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action. Medical Robotics Breakthroughs is a...

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first successful heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in transplant...

Age range 8 to 12 From the discovery of the Polio vaccine to the breakthrough in mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in vaccine science. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that...

Animal Relatives Bearded Dragons & Crocodiles explores the fascinating similarities and differences between these two intriguing reptiles. Bearded dragons and crocodiles share many traits, from their body shape to their scaly skin. They both hunt and require a warm home. However, they display distinct behaviours in how they communicate and protect themselves from predators. Through easy-to-read text, colourful photos, and...

Animal Relatives Dogs & Wolves by Heather E Schwartz explores the intriguing similarities and differences between dogs and wolves. These animals can seem very much alike, from their physical features to their behaviours. They communicate in similar ways, using sounds, smells, and body movements. They're both friendly and enjoy play. However, while dogs live with people, wolves reside in the...

Enjoy calm waters and a warm, sunny day on a paddleboard! Discover the excitement of this outdoor activity with Go Paddleboarding by Heather E Schwartz. Readers will learn about the skills and equipment they need to go paddleboarding. Find out important safety rules and ways to protect the environment, all while having fun experiencing this adventure on the water!