Looking at the lives of several children, this book describes Down Syndrome, the treatments for many of the health problems people with Down Syndrome have, and how people with Down Syndrome should have the chance to learn all they can and use their skills.

Examines the participation of women in medical and scientific discoveries and in the growth of health care in France, Great Britain, and the United States through the lives of Marie Curie, Cicely Saunders, and Clara Barton.