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# Rich historical insights Clear explanation of medical theories Detailed maps & illustrations Galen and the Gateway to Medicine (Living History Library)

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## Summary

> 🩺 Unlock the gateway to ancient medical wisdom and join the legacy of healers!

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- **What is this?** Galen and the Gateway to Medicine (Living History Library)
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## Key Features

- • **Perfect for Young Scholars:** Designed for curious minds 8+, blending storytelling with educational depth.
- • **Step into Ancient Medicine:** Explore Galen’s groundbreaking medical discoveries that shaped centuries of healthcare.
- • **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Engage with vivid maps, diagrams, and illustrations that bring history to life.
- • **Phonetic Pronunciations Included:** Master Greek and Roman names effortlessly with built-in pronunciation guides.
- • **Unlock the Secrets of the Four Humors:** Understand the foundational medical theory that influenced Western medicine for centuries.

## Overview

Galen and the Gateway to Medicine (Living History Library) is an engaging educational book that immerses readers in the world of ancient medicine through the life and work of Galen. Featuring clear explanations of the four humors, detailed illustrations, and phonetic guides, it offers a unique blend of storytelling and historical facts ideal for young learners and history enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Galen and the Gateway to Medicine (Living History Library) [Bendick, Jeanne, Bendick, Jeanne, Wiker, Benjamin D.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Galen and the Gateway to Medicine (Living History Library)

Review: Excellent book - This book does a tremendous job of taking the reader back to the medical knowledge that existed at the time. It very clearly shows how doctors and scientists gathered their knowledge and practiced their research despite an almost total lack of technology. I thought the early chapters on the life of patrician families set the stage for the book very well. This time period is very foreign to kids, but the book brought it closer. The explanation of the body's "four humors" was the best I have ever read. That alone was worth the price of the book -- all sorts of novels I've read have talked about an imbalance of humors, etc. You figure out what they are talking about, but this book makes it very clear. The maps, diagrams, and illustrations are clear, informative, and perfect for the book. Oh, and the phonetic pronunciations are part of the text, so you can get a handle on all the Greek and Roman names. Excellent. In short, this book is not just for 3rd graders. I'm glad I read it and I know it will be great for my kids.
Review: This was a very good and informative book about the understanding of medicine. - The book gives information about Galen and how he learned, studied, and practiced medicine. The book also has some pictures of how he thought the human body worked, and other demonstrative pictures. I give this book 5 stars because it's great for learning about the first person who truly went over the top to study medicine. I recommend this book for kids over the age of 8, since it does include some things about killing animals and parts of the body which they may not know about. For example, the spleen. They say what the spleen is, but not what it does. I wouldn't consider this book an encyclopedia about the human body. It is more of a short storybook\text-book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,040 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Children's European Biographies (Books) #28 in Children's Historical Fiction on Ancient Civilizations #78 in History of Medicine (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (177) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches |
| Grade level  | 5 - 6 |
| ISBN-10  | 1883937752 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1883937751 |
| Item Weight  | 7.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 124 pages |
| Publication date  | September 1, 2002 |
| Publisher  | Bethlehem Books |
| Reading age  | 10 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book
*by M***S on October 22, 2008*

This book does a tremendous job of taking the reader back to the medical knowledge that existed at the time. It very clearly shows how doctors and scientists gathered their knowledge and practiced their research despite an almost total lack of technology. I thought the early chapters on the life of patrician families set the stage for the book very well. This time period is very foreign to kids, but the book brought it closer. The explanation of the body's "four humors" was the best I have ever read. That alone was worth the price of the book -- all sorts of novels I've read have talked about an imbalance of humors, etc. You figure out what they are talking about, but this book makes it very clear. The maps, diagrams, and illustrations are clear, informative, and perfect for the book. Oh, and the phonetic pronunciations are part of the text, so you can get a handle on all the Greek and Roman names. Excellent. In short, this book is not just for 3rd graders. I'm glad I read it and I know it will be great for my kids.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a very good and informative book about the understanding of medicine.
*by S***A on July 30, 2020*

The book gives information about Galen and how he learned, studied, and practiced medicine. The book also has some pictures of how he thought the human body worked, and other demonstrative pictures. I give this book 5 stars because it's great for learning about the first person who truly went over the top to study medicine. I recommend this book for kids over the age of 8, since it does include some things about killing animals and parts of the body which they may not know about. For example, the spleen. They say what the spleen is, but not what it does. I wouldn't consider this book an encyclopedia about the human body. It is more of a short storybook\text-book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting if you are familiar with history of science and biology.
*by D***O on April 19, 2015*

I had my 12 year son read this book for ancient world history because he loved the Archimedes book. He said it was an interesting, but sometimes boring historical read. He believes it was written for older students who are more familiar with scientific and biological terms. That is why he would rate it 4 stars.

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