ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room (Life in an Animal Emergency Room)
Jackson, Donna M. | Houghton Mifflin
12,890원 | 20090504 | 9780547237589
Donna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of many science books for young readers. Her works include the critically acclaimedBone Detectives, Bug Scientists,andWildlife Detectivesall honored by the NSTA/CBC's Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children award;ER Vets, an Orbis Pictus and ASPCA Henry Bergh honor book; andExtreme Scientists, named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, 2009. Donna was inspired to write this book on Caitlin's work after reading about the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamis and how elephants may be able to sense shockwaves before such catastrophes. Donna lives in Colorado with her husband, Charlie, and their family.
With dramatic full-color photos throughout, award-winning author Donna Jackson brings to life the inner workings of an animal emergency room, profiling the important work ER veterinarians do behind closed doors. Animals survive traumas with the help of high-tech X-rays, ventilators, endoscopes, and more importantly, the expert care of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who love animals, science, and a daily dose of adrenaline! It takes loads of courage and compassion to be an ER vet!
They can surgically remove an arrow in a cat's abdomen, repair a bird's broken wing, even save a tiny foal that is in a coma. How? With high-tech x-rays, endoscopes, and electrocardiographsbut most important, with a love of science and animals. Twenty-four hours a day, with a team of anesthesiologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, nurses, internists, residents, and a healthy dose of adrenaline, emergency room veterinarians try to heal these littleand largecreatures we consider part of our families.Filled with full-color behind-the-scenes photographs, this book captures the drama, excitement, and courage of being an ER vet.
With dramatic full-color photos throughout, award-winning author Donna Jackson brings to life the inner workings of an animal emergency room, profiling the important work ER veterinarians do behind closed doors. Animals survive traumas with the help of high-tech X-rays, ventilators, endoscopes, and more importantly, the expert care of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who love animals, science, and a daily dose of adrenaline! It takes loads of courage and compassion to be an ER vet!
With dramatic full-color photos throughout, award-winning author Donna Jackson brings to life the inner workings of an animal emergency room, profiling the important work ER veterinarians do behind closed doors. Animals survive traumas with the help of high-tech X-rays, ventilators, endoscopes, and more importantly, the expert care of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who love animals, science, and a daily dose of adrenaline! It takes loads of courage and compassion to be an ER vet!
* An Orbis Pictus Honor Book* ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award Honor Winner*"Well-researched and well-written, ER Vets is an engaging book n a hot topic."
* An Orbis Pictus Honor Book* ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award Honor Winner*"Well-researched and well-written, ER Vets is an engaging book n a hot topic."
"Jackson doesn't sidestep the emotional and physical demands of working in an emergency clinic, but her sensitive, behind-the-scenes look at emergency care also clearly shows the rewards of the profession and the bonds between owner and pet."
"Jackson doesn't sidestep the emotional and physical demands of working in an emergency clinic, but her sensitive, behind-the-scenes look at emergency care also clearly shows the rewards of the profession and the bonds between owner and pet."
