Find out about the work of doctors who work in surgeries and hospitals, including what happens at a check-up, the instruments a doctor uses and the work of specialists. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 10, white.

The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

This book is part of a book series called Info Buzz-People Who Help Us .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Hachette Children's Group .

Izzi Howell is an editor and author of books for children.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Who are doctors?
• 1: Making an appointment
• 1: The appointment
• 1: A check up
• 1: Instruments
• 1: Getting better
• 1: Good health
• 1: In hospital
• 1: Specialists
• 1: Quiz
• 1: Glossary
• 1: Index