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Comic Strip Science Adventures: Medical Marvels

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An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine. Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment, and much more. This book is sure to entertain children while providing them an insight... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Comic Strip Science Adventures: Medical Marvels

An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine

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An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine.

Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment, and much more. This book is sure to entertain children while providing them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements, and how scientists learn from mistakes.

It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science, with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are explored in more depth in feature spreads. The book includes input from specialist text consultant Dr Anna Simmons, UCL.

Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books perfect for young scientists aged 7 and up. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series include: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

Series: Comic Strip Science Adventures

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526327321

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 December 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jess Bradley

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Paul Mason (Author)

Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

Jess Bradley (Illustrator)

Jess Bradley is a writer and artist for The Phoenix Comic, a writer for The Beano and has illustrated several children's books. A Day In The Life Of A Poo, A Gnu and You, illustrated by Jess won the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction. Jess lives in Torquay with her husband and son and enjoys drawing in her many sketchbooks, playing video games, reading and watching scary films.

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