Super Science Feats: Medical Breakthroughs

Series of 4 titles

Who discovered germ theory? Why do we need vaccines? When did people start using antibiotics? Each book in Super Science Feats: Medical Breakthroughs profiles a specific accomplishment in the history of medicine and how those advancements influence our world today, covering relevant topics such as COVID-19. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading easy and fun. Each title includes an infographic, a glossary, and an index to aid comprehension.

Title   GRL Format Qty
Cover: Antibiotics Antibiotics K
Cover: Germ Theory Germ Theory K
Cover: Vaccines Vaccines K
Cover: X-Rays X-Rays K
Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 2
Category New!, STEM
Subject Science and Math
Copyright 2021
Publisher Jump!
Imprint Pogo Books
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2021-01-01
Dewey 571.8-616.07
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7.5 x 9
Lexile 460-540
Guided Reading Level K
ATOS Reading Level 2.8-2.9
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Glossary of key words, Informative sidebars, and Teaching guides

Reviews

Super Science Feats: Medical Breakthroughs - Reviewed by School Library Journal

Large, clear photos showing petri dishes of bacteria, patients receiving vaccinations, or archival images of early researchers fill the pages of this series. Information is organized into short chapters with brief paragraphs on each spread and additional facts in “Did You Know?” text boxes. Each title features an infographic, such as a flowchart on the production of penicillin. There is also a hands-on activity for each topic, such as using glitter and soap to demonstrate how germs spread. The books also mention how COVID-19 relates to each topic. Glossary words appear in bold within the text and are defined in the back matter. General recommendations for parents and teachers appear in each book, as well as directions on how to access the FactSurfer website for more information on each subject. VERDICT A good series to update library collections and answer student questions.