Plague and Pandemic Alert!
Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
7-14 years |
| Reading Age |
7-14 years |
| NBS Text |
Reference & Home Learning |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
32 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 215mm
Height: 280mm
Spine: 4mm |
| Weight |
172g |
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| Dewey Code |
614.49 |
| Catalogue Code |
39537 |
Description of this Book
This work is for ages 7-14. From the mysterious plagues and diseases of ancient times to global epidemics and the flu, these disasters have evoked fear in the hearts of people. This book looks at types of diseases, how they are spread and contained, and their costly consequences. Topics include: a step-by-step explanation of how disease and plague outbreaks occur; how epidemiologists predict and work to stop the spread of diseases; a history of plagues from ancient times, such as the Black Plague, small pox, and flu as well modern diseases such as AIDS and SARS; organisations that work to combat widespread diseases such as the Red Cross, World Health Organisation, and Centers for Disease Control; what people can do to stay safe and reduce their risk of transmitting diseases; the long-term effects of plagues and diseases on populations today and in ancient times.
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