"Employing a graphic novel format, these dynamic stories explain complex medical information about different forms of cancer,_such as_breast cancer, leukemia, brain tumors, and osteosarcoma,_in a straightforward_yet entertaining way. The Medikidz are larger-than-life superheroes who live in Mediland, a living, moving virtual world within the human body. Each character is an expert on one component of human anatomy and the role it plays in fighting the_disease: Axon is a brain specialist, Pump has the lowdown on the heart and blood vessels, and Skinderella knows all about the skin and bones. Using their extensive combined knowledge, the Medikidz conduct a journey through Mediland, exploring complex medical issues in a language and visual style that is attractive and accessible to tweens and teens. Appropriate humor and adventure are blended with accurate_facts, so young readers can understand the main character's illness and_become aware of_the support and tender loving care they each need.
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En formato de novela gráfica, estos cuentos dinámicos explican información me;dica compleja sobre diferentes tipos de cáncer, como el cáncer de seno, la leucemia, los tumores cerebrales y la osteosarcoma, de una manera sencilla pero entretenida. Los Medikidz son un grupo de superhe;roes extraordinarios que viven en Mediland, un mundo virtual y viviente dentro del cuerpo humano. Cada personaje es experto en un componente de la anatomi;a humana y el papel que juega en combatir la enfermedad: Axon es especialista en el cerebro, Pump tiene información sobre el corazón y los vasos sangui;neos y Skinderella sabe todo acerca de la piel y los huesos. Usando su extensiva inteligencia combinada, los Medikidz hacen un recorrido de Mediland, explorando complejos temas me;dicos con un lenguaje y un estilo visual que es atractivo y accesible para los jóvenes. Un humor apropiado y la aventura se combinan con hechos exactos para que los lectores jóvenes puedan entender la enfermedad_del protagonista y comprender el apoyo y el cuidado tierno que cada uno de ellos necesita"--
"The Medikidz are a group of larger-than-life, space-dwelling characters who live on Mediland, a planet shaped just like the human body. Using their vast knowledge, the Medikidz take readers on a journey through Mediland, explaining complex medical issues in a language and style teens can relate to and understand. Readers can become empowered by knowledge, and patients can be provided with some skills for self-management. Issues are faced head-on, not sugarcoated"--
- ISBN10 1604430249
- ISBN13 9781604430240
- Publish Date 30 May 2012
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 July 2021
- Imprint American Cancer Society
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language Spanish