The science of a pandemic / Robin Koontz.
Material type: TextSeries: 21st century skills library. Disaster sciencePublisher: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2015]Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 163137625X
- 1631376705
- 9781631376252
- 9781631376702
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 614.4 K82 | Available | 33111007918457 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book discusses the science behind pandemics and their effects. The chapters examine the deadliest pandemics in history, explain how these diseases spread so quickly, and show how scientists are working to prevent and contain future disease outbreaks. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Dangers among us -- Too close for comfort -- A horrifying history -- Detection and tracking -- Beating diseases -- Top five worst pandemics.
Age 11.
Grades 4 to 6.