Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boy, Were We Wrong about the Human Body

This book examines changing ideas about the human body, from ancient Egyptian beliefs about the heart to the study of DNA. It considers earlier medical practices, including the use of leeches and acupuncture. The account shows how discoveries in biology and medicine replaced some older explanations while leaving room for further questions. A timeline and watercolor illustrations accompany this survey of medical history.