Our body possesses a sophisticated, efficient system that operates 24 hours a day in order to ensure that we stay healthy. This is how Exploring the WORLD OF MEDICINE begins. Children, youth and parents: You are invited to participate in a fascinating journey into this world, and to receive answers to questions you've always wondered about. The information, illustrations, photos and creative activities assembled in this book will stimulate your desire and curiosity, and lead you on a never-ending quest to broaden your knowledge and to delve deeper into the fields of science and medicine. All of the information found in the book has been reviewed and verified by top physicians and medical specialists. About the author: Era Hitin was a pedagogical manager (retired) at the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel. She is an art therapist and parents group leader. Hitin also wrote: Ella Asks and Dr. Kassem Responds on Matters of Medicine and Health (Bar-Or, 1995).