Children's Book: Infectious Diseases for Kids, 2-12Y (but adults love it too!)

Written by physicians, Infectious Disease for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the tiny organisms found all around us: microbes (germs)! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about types of microbes, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, and the diseases they cause. This can be a 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 infectious disease to our next generation of doctors.

In this book, you will learn about...

1. Types of microbes (viruses, bacteria, fungi)
2. Names of common microbes, such as influenza and coronavirus, and the diseases they cause
3. Treatments for microbial infections
4. The importance of washing our hands
5. How vaccines can prevent infections

These series of books by Medical School for Kids are written by a husband and wife, doctor team:

Betty Nguyen was born in California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. She received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCLA, where she received a full-ride Gates Millennium Scholarship through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Betty also received a full-tuition scholarship to attend medical school at the University of California, Riverside. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing, cycling, and walking her two dogs in her free time.

Brandon Pham was born and raised in California. He received a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, where he was a national Goldwater Scholar. He graduated from Stanford Medical School and is currently completing his residency in ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Brandon spent many years teaching for several national test-preparation companies and is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and distance running.

38 pages

Best for kids ages 2 years to 12 years (and adults too!)

Paperback book measures approximately 8.5" x 8.5"