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Pandemic

How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk

  • Interest Level: Grade 8 - Grade 12   ·  
  • Reading Level: Grade 8

How close are we to having another worldwide health crisis? Epidemiologists predict that another pandemic is coming—one that could kill hundreds of millions of people. Learn about factors that contribute to the spread of disease by examining past pandemics and epidemics. Examine case studies of potential pandemic diseases, and discover how scientists strive to contain and control the spread of disease both locally and globally. See how human activities such as global air travel and the disruption of animal habitats contribute to the risk of a new pandemic. And investigate the challenges we face with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and mutating viruses. Can scientists control the spread of disease and prevent the next pandemic?

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Interest Level Grade 8 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 8
Genre Nonfiction, Young Adult
Subject Science
Copyright 2019
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Twenty-First Century Books ™
Language English
Number of Pages 136
Publication Date 2018-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS YAN050060, YAN052060, YAN024030
Dewey 614.4
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6 x 9
Lexile 1150
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, and Source notes

Reviews

Booklist

Reviewed on 30 May 2018

“[A] report-ready resource.”—Booklist

Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 23 May 2018

“An informative, readable text that will appeal to those interested in the subject as well as students seeking material for reports.”—Kirkus Reviews

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 21 May 2018

“Goldsmith’s writing is accessible and explains scientific terminology throughout. . . . Current and detailed, this is an ideal fit for middle and high school libraries.”—School Library Journal

Author: Connie Goldsmith

Connie Goldsmith writes books about history, health, and science for older children. A retired RN with a master's degree in health, Ms. Goldsmith lives near Sacramento, California.