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Description
This book explains how diseases are caused and spread, and how modern medicine and vaccination have helped control major health threats. It explores the development and testing of drugs, as well as the role of health education in combating illnesses such as cholera and tuberculosis. The text also examines recent disease outbreaks, including West Nile Fever, and the ongoing efforts to stay ahead of new threats to public health.
Quick Summary
This book turns the hidden world of germs into a thrilling scientific detective story that reveals how tiny invaders have shaped human history. Readers will uncover the shocking ways diseases spread, meet the brave scientists who fight them, and get the behind-the-scenes story of how treatments are developed. If your kid loves the edge-of-your-seat science in "The Hot Zone" or enjoys solving real-world puzzles, they'll be hooked from page one. Perfect for ages 13 to 17, especially those curious about how our bodies battle invisible enemies.