A picturebook suited for ages 5-9. Meet young Frederick - a shy boy who loves to play with his dogs on a farm in Ontario, Canada. He has a very challenging time at school, yet as he grow's older, he perseveres and graduates from medical school to become a doctor. He almost looses his arm as medic in World War I, but continues to help others and save lives while being badly injured himself. Though many didn't believe he was smart enough, he went on to discover a miraculous treatment for children who suffer from diabetes - INSULIN! An informative and playful picture book with inspirational undertones, Frederick Banting and the Amazing Discovery of Insulin is sure to educate and inspire young minds.