Comic Strip Science Adventures: Medical Marvels

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of medical discoveries told in comic strips. Discover the story of how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant Dr Anna Simmons, UCL. Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels Amazing Inventions.

About the author

Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.Jess Bradley is a writer and artist for The Phoenix Comic, a writer for The Beano and has illustrated several children's books. A Day In The Life Of A Poo, A Gnu and You, illustrated by Jess won the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction. Jess lives in Torquay with her husband and son and enjoys drawing in her many sketchbooks, playing video games, reading and watching scary films.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Mason
• Assisted by: Jess Bradley (Illustration), Bradley Jess (Illustration)
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 11.12.2025
• EAN: 9781526327321
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-2732-1
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 264 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Comic Strip Science Adventures
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science, Interest age: from c 7 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales)