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Pandemic
How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk
Throughout history, several deadly pandemics brought humanity to its knees, killing millions, and recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika took coordinated international efforts to prevent them from spreading. Learn about factors that contribute to the spread of disease by examining past pandemics and epidemics, including the Bubonic Plague, smallpox Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and Zika. Examine case studies of potential pandemic diseases, like SARS and cholera, and find out how pathogens and antibiotics work. See how human activities such as global air travel and the disruption of animal habitats contribute to the risk of a new pandemic. And discover how scientists are striving to contain and control the spread of disease, both locally and globally.
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978-1-5124-5215-0
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978-1-5415-2476-7
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$47.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Nonfiction, Young Adult |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Science |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 136 |
| Publication Date | 2018-08-01 |
Reviews
Booklist
“[A] report-ready resource.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“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
“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.
