March 14, 2017 • Page 12 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com The Bookworm ... For Kids ‘Medical Mayhem’ Offers Readers Some Sick Fun “Twisted True Tales from Science: Medical Mayhem” by Stephanie Bearce; © 2017, Prufrock Press, Inc.; 160 pages ——— BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Ugh, you’ve been feeling kind of sick. How did this happen? You’re usually really careful about these things; you wash your hands, stay away from ailing friends, and try to avoid feeling unwell, but there it is. Sniffles, cough, run-down tired, ugh. So while you’re recuperating, go read “Twisted True Tales from Science: Medical Mayhem” by Stephanie Bearce, and you’ll feel happy that you didn’t live in ancient times. Long ago, before hospitals and doctors, needles and IVs, ancient people didn’t know about germs or microbes. They thought evil spirits or curses brought illness, so they treated patients with things that were sometimes disgusting. Even so, folks often died of ailments that you, Modern Kid, would hardly notice. Says Bearce, “It took thousands of years of trial and error” before scientists and doctors figured out how to use some of the medicines we have now. In the meantime, anything from bad tooth or head-butt to skinned knee or finger cut could kill a person. To avoid the worst, ancient docs devised tools to bore holes into skulls, Egyptians relied on amulets and mouse paste (which is just what it sounds like), Native Americans used tobacco as medi- cine, and Roman physicians sometimes gave their patients clay to eat for whatever ailed them. Yummy. Treatment was often worse than the illness, and some “cures” were really strange… Legend says that men in Arabia sometimes volunteered to “go on a diet of only honey.” After they died, they literally became medicine. Animal poop was often used as medicine, too, especially when mixed with other things. Who would admit to being sick if they had to take medicines like that? Slowly, as time went on, though, we humans learned a thing or two. Dead bodies taught early doctors about muscles, blood and bones. Some folklore and folk cures turned out to be correct. Laboratory work and the invention of microscopes proved that fungus, germs, bacteria and disease were real. Vaccines were developed to avoid further sickness, and we learned how to avoid getting sick in the first place. Much as I enjoyed this book, the subtitle is a bit of a misnomer: there’s not a lot of mayhem inside “Twisted True Tales from Science: Medical Mayhem.” But that’s okay. Author Stephanie Bearce adds enough cringey, disgusting, but oh-so-fascinating chapters to satisfy any kid who’s looking for those exact things – and yet, what your child will read isn’t just gratuitously icky. The chapters inside this book describe things that really happened, plagues that changed entire continents, accidents that furthered human knowledge, and Bearce uses that info to explain how those events affected everything afterward. Kids will get a good overview of how far we’ve come, medically speaking and, for the extra-curious, there’s a great bibliography in the back for even more information. While it’s absolutely not for the squeamish, the 9- to 14-year-old with an inquisitive mind and historical interest will love every page of this fun book. He’ll say that “Twisted True Tales from Science: Medical Mayhem” is wicked sick. Lewis & Clark Theatre Co. Set For New Season, Annual Fundraiser With its 56th season approaching, the Lewis & Clark Theatre Company (LCTC) is excited about new ventures that are stepping out onto the stage. “The Music Man” by Meredith Willson will kick off our season in June. Director Keith Goeden returns to LCTC to direct “The Music Man,” this season’s only musical. The 56th season also includes: “The Odd Couple” (female version), “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” “’Twas the Night” and “Calendar Girls.” Intermingled with the theatrical line-up are special events and educational workshops that will help sustain the arts within Yankton and the surrounding area. Beau Fleming, president of the LCTC Board of Directors, states, “The need for a small- to midsize event center for hosting not only theatre productions but also art exhibits, small concerts and event speakers in the downtown Yankton area is something the Dakota Theater has the potential to provide. This will continue to build upon the sense of community that other organizations are bringing to the table.” The Board of Directors has decided that the focus of the upcoming season will be the continued restoration and renovation of the Dakota Theater, which has been a staple in the downtown Yankton area for decades. With age and wisdom, this building is now requiring a significant need Pasture Season is Coming! These two properties adjoin 116.55± Acres: Pasture southwest of Verdigre cross-fenced and live water! L-1700200 for restoration. The board is taking into consideration roof repairs, updates to electrical and HVAC units, plumbing maintenance, stage repairs and general layout configurations. Estimates are currently being submitted for several different projects. LCTC’s most significant source of income, the annual theatrical gala, is a Red Carpet-themed event and will feature the return of Yankton’s version of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” with director Tara Gill at the helm. This will be an event that not only showcases local talent but also highlights the new directions the organization believes will impact the community directly. “Tara Gill’s idea to hold the Red Carpet Gala at the Dakota Theatre ties right in with the direction the newly restructured board wants to take the theatre,” says current board member Amy Bruening, chair of the Special Events Committee. “The Dakota is in the heart of the newly formed Meridian District, and we are excited to feature local talent at the perfect location,” Bruening added. This year’s Gala features returning host Katie Fargo as Yankton’s version of Ellen and will include a variety of theatrical sketches, musical talent, and both silent and live auctions. Tours of the Dakota Theatre will also be offered before the show. Tickets are now on sale for the March 25 event. 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