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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 3–6—From end pages featuring eyeballs to rat scientist Professor Ratticus and his insect guides, it is the cartoons that will attract kids to this book. Pithy chapter heads, a colorful, if busy, layout, and a smattering of sensational medical photos will also pique their interest. That the Courier Typewriter font appearing in various configurations around the page is difficult to read probably won't matter. There is a Mad Magazine look to this book and that, paired with the sometimes gross subject matter, i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
This mash-up of medical science and history presents random information including invention of the microscope, archaic beliefs and modern k...Log In or Sign Up to Read More