Snakebite!
Antivenom and a Global Health Crisis
Every year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from venomous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine the biology of venomous snakes, the pharmacology and biochemistry of antivenom, its use in treating disease, and the politics of bringing life-saving antivenom drugs to market. Meet the doctors, herpetologists, medical researchers, conservationists, and patients working together to address an international crisis.
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978-1-5124-8373-4
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978-1-5415-3832-0
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$41.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Social Studies, Young Adult |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Animals, STEM, STEM: Life Science/Health and Human Body |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 104 |
| Publication Date | 2018-08-01 |
Author: Charles C. Hofer
Charles C. Hofer is a wildlife biologist, photographer, and writer living in Tucson, Arizona, home to many, many venomous snakes. Hofer has been a regular contributor to several award-winning magazines, where he often writes about science and nature for young minds. This is his first book for young adults.
Reviews
Booklist
“This thoroughly sourced text is a fascinating resource that can be used across many disciplines.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“A welcome addition to a middle or high school library on a compelling subject.”—Kirkus Reviews