| Influenza Contributor(s): Ramen, Fred (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823933474 ISBN-13: 9780823933471 Publisher: Rosen Young Adult OUR PRICE: $35.27 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: December 2000 Annotation: These in-depth and informative books examine the nature of these diseases and the devastating effects they have had on populations throughout the world and throughout history. From the earliest infections like malaria to modern-day health crises such as AIDS, these fascinating titles explore the causes and the human toll inflicted by these epidemics and their role in the history of humankind. Though we are all aware of the flu, who among us really understands that this seemingly seasonal nuisance could be, and often is, a deadly disease? This book reveals the terrible and fascinating history of this common illness, traces its impact on society throughout history, and discusses the ways in which we attempt to prevent and treat this rampant and debilitating virus. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Forensic Medicine |
| Dewey: 614.518 |
| LCCN: 00009380 |
| Series: Epidemics |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.78" W x 9.52" (0.73 lbs) 64 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 46668 Reading Level: 9.1 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Important and Timely Information Related to the Social Studies and Health Curricula These in-depth and informative books examine the nature of these diseases and the devastating effects they have had on populations throughout the world and throughout history. From the earliest infections like malaria to modern-day health crises such as AIDS, these fascinating titles explore the causes and the human toll inflicted by these epidemics and their role in the history of humankind. |