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Subtitled ‘A Gross and Gruesome History of the Human Body’, this book humorously blends random and relevant facts and jokes. A very engaging book for children about the fascinating history of medicine, likely to appeal to fans of the Horrible Histories books. The author was a medical doctor before he became a full time writer.
Ages 9-12
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