Endocrinology for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About the Endocrine System for Children (Gift for Kids, Teachers, and Medical Students) (Medical School for Kids) by Brandon Pham MD

The perfect book for your young future doctor! Written by physicians, Endocrinology for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the chemical messengers that tell your cells what to do: hormones! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the endocrine system. This can be a learning resource for kids, white elephant gift 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 endocrinology to our next generation of doctors. In this 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 Read more