MD for Kids

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Functions and layers of the skin
• Types of cells and structures in the skin
• Role of sunlight in vitamin D production
• Tips to protect against sunburns
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Different layers of the eye
• How structures of the eye work together
• Nearsighted and farsighted vision
• Common eye diseases such as cataracts
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The four chambers of the heart
• Blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins)
• Cardiac conditions such as heart attack and congestive heart failure
• The importance of eating healthy foods and exercising
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Where air goes in our body after we breathe
• Role of the diaphragm in breathing
• Common pulmonary diseases, such as asthma, and their treatments
• Diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays and bronchoscopies
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Different types of cells in our bodies
• How hormones send messages to our cells
• Functions of hormones made by endocrine glands (e.g. insulin in pancreas)
• Common endocrine conditions such as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyper/hypothyroidism
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The role of pain in our body
• Three types of anesthesia
• Vital signs that anesthesiologists monitor in the operating room
• Three types of pain medications
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The role of the kidneys in filtering blood
• Different parts of the nephron
• Causes of acute and chronic kidney disease
• Laboratory and imaging tests used to diagnose kidney disease
• The importance of drinking lots of water
• And more!

Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of the human body with ABCs of Anatomy! Written in a delightful rhyming verse, this colorful and engaging book takes your child on an adventure through anatomy, from A to Z. It's the perfect book for babies, toddlers, and children who are curious about how their bodies work.

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The different parts of the urinary tract (e.g. kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)
• The process of potty training
• Common conditions that affect the urinary tract such as kidney stones
• The importance of drinking lots of water
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The three main types of cells in the blood
• Conditions that affect the blood, such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia
• Types of leukemia and lymphoma
• Medical treatments for cancer
• The importance of eating a healthy diet
• And more!

Written by physicians, Goodnight, Little Doctor is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming bedtime story that introduces children to lifelong lessons in medicine, including the importance of:

• Maintaining the highest level of integrity
• Seeing patients as individuals beyond their symptoms
• Focusing on healing, not just curing, their illnesses
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Types of microbes (viruses, bacteria, fungi)
• Names of common microbes, such as influenza, and the diseases they cause
• Treatments for microbial infections
• The importance of washing our hands
• How vaccines can prevent infections
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• How a zygote (and eventually baby!) is made when a sperm fertilizes an ovum (egg)
• The menstrual cycle and pregnancy
• Conditions that can occur during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes
• The role of Pap smears in detecting cervical cancer
• And more!

Written by physicians, Hooray, I See the Doctor Today! is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book that guides children through a doctor's visit from start to finish. With its gentle and reassuring message, this book soothes children's worries about doctor's visits and empowers them to take ownership over their health.

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Congenital anomalies, such as cleft lip/palate, craniosynostosis, microtia, and syndactyly
• Similarities and differences between reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
• Surgical techniques such as skin grafts, skin flaps, tissue expansion, and fat grafting
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Mental illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders
• Treatments for mental illnesses, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapy
• Developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Components of the musculoskeletal system
• Examples of injuries, such as concussions, and disabling conditions, such as cerebral palsy
• Swim safety tips and the importance of wearing helmets and seatbelts
• Different types of therapists
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The crucial job of nurses to provide and coordinate medical care for patients
• Key roles of registered nurses, such as administering medications to patients
• The importance of advanced practice registered nurses (e.g. nurse practitioners)
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• How microscopes and special stains can be used to see tiny details in cells in our body
• Cellular changes (e.g. atrophy, hypertrophy) that can be seen in certain diseases
• Types of biopsies, such as frozen sections
• Benign tumors vs. malignant tumors
• And more!

In this children's medical 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!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The structure and location of DNA inside cells
• Gene expression through transcription (DNA to RNA) and translation (RNA to protein)
• Identical twins and epigenetics
• Genetic disorders (e.g. sickle cell disease)
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Properties of outer space (e.g. microgravity, vacuum) that differ from our atmosphere
• Different ways astronauts can train their bodies for travel to outer space
• Medical conditions that astronauts are at higher risk for and how they are managed
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Different stages of sleep in the sleep cycle
• Types of brain waves and their associations
• Regulation of the circadian rhythm
• Sleep disorders (e.g. insomnia, narcolepsy)
• The importance of prioritizing sleep and having a consistent sleep schedule
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• The structures of our ears, nose, and throat
• Conditions that can affect these organs, such as pharyngitis, and their treatments
• Common surgeries, such as tonsillectomy, tympanostomy, and septoplasty
• Maintaining our ear, nose, and throat health
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Different types of teeth and their parts
• Problems that can affect the teeth and guns, including cavities and gingitivis
• Dental treatments such as fillings, crowns, root canals, implants, and extractions
• How to maintain good oral hygiene
• And more!

Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of the human body with ABCs of Physiology! Written in a delightful rhyming verse, this colorful and engaging book takes your child on an adventure through physiology, from A to Z. It's the perfect book for babies, toddlers, and children who are curious about how their bodies work.

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Structure of a neuron (dendrites, axons, etc.)
• Anatomy and functions of the brain
• Role of the spinal cord and nerves
• Common neurologic diseases such as strokes, dementia, and epilepsy
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• How your bones, joints, and muscles work together to allow you to move
• Different parts and types of bone
• Common orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis, and their treatments
• Different ways broken bones can be fixed
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• How X-rays make pictures of your insides
• What normal (and broken!) bones look like
• How sound can make pictures of blood moving inside your body
• How kids' bones look different from adults' bones
• And more!

In this children's medical book, you will learn about:

• Where food goes after we eat it
• The role of organs in the digestive system
• Common gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease and gastroenteritis
• Diagnostic tests such as colonoscopies
• The importance of eating a healthy diet
• And more!