Brugha (pediatrics, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK) et al. present a pocket guide for medical students, junior doctors, and general practitioners looking for information on clinical skills in pediatrics. For each body system, they outline a method of examination for all ages and information about common or important illnesses, along with case scenarios. Chapters on history taking, examination of the newborn, growth and nutrition, developmental assessment, and genetic disorders and syndromes are included. There are no references. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)