Aerospace Medicine for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About Astronauts and Space Travel for Children (Gift for Kids, Teachers, and Medical Students) (Medical School for Kids)

The perfect book for your young future doctor!Written by physicians, Aerospace Medicine for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the specialty that provides medical care to astronauts! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the science and medicine of space travel, one of the most challenging and exciting adventures humans can embark on. This can be a baby shower gift, birthday gift, learning resource for kids, white elephant gift for adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in aerospace medicine to our next generation of doctors.In this book, you will learn about...Properties of outer space (e.g. microgravity, vacuum) that differ from our atmosphereDifferent ways astronauts can train their bodies for space travel (e.g. parabolic flights)Medical conditions that astronauts are at higher risk for and how they are treated... and more!About the AuthorsBetty Nguyen, MD is a physician specializing in dermatology. She was born in Southern California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. Betty studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and earned her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing and cycling.Brandon Pham, MD is a physician specializing in ophthalmology. He was born and raised in Southern California. Brandon studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Barry Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. He is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and performing card magic tricks.Medical School for Kids: It’s never too early to learn. Read more