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National Geographic Investigates: Outbreak
Science Seeks Safeguards for Global Health
Written by Charles Piddock
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Synopsis
Synopsis
Outbreaks provides a fascinating introduction to the fight against infectious diseases, including scientists who discovered various viruses and bacteria. The text outlines how we have learned to fight nature’s harmful strains and to use others to our advantage; it also provides the latest findings on bird flu and SARS, Ebola and AIDS, and highly resistant strains of tuberculosis. Outbreaks gives readers the experts’ view on an area of science which is vital to the future health of mankind.
Awards
Awards
WINNER 2008 National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children
- National Geographic Investigates: Outbreak by Charles Piddock
- August 12, 2008
- Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Biology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Health - Diseases
- National Geographic Children's Books
- $17.95
- 9781426303579
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