Ears: Injury, Illness, and Health

Body Focus

by Carol Ballard

This book explores how the ears hear and how they help us function. It explains the structure of the ears, describes the different illnesses and injures that can affect our ears - from cauliflower ears to deafness - and outlines ways we can keep our ears healthy.

48 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

Carol Ballard is an author of more than 80 non-fiction books. Specializing in informational books for children and teens, her focus is toward the 7 to 14 year old group.

After graduating from Leeds University in plant sciences, Ballard did post-graduate research and was awarded a PhD in Immunology. She has many years experience as a science teacher and coordinator, and has written articles for teachers on various aspects of science teaching and teachers' materials for classroom use.

In addition to her writing, Carol works as a freelance consultant for publishers on educational and scientific matters. She also has her own business, Kite Books, which produces worksheets and teachers' resources.