Contains an overview of ten of the world's most deadly diseases, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on anthrax, cancer, plague, ebola, HIV, and more.
Discusses various types of infectious diseases and examines how researchers find treatments for them. Also studies the immune system and plans to handle future problems with fighting infectious diseases. Includes biographies, fact boxes, and resources for additional information.
Discusses what scientists are learning by studying infectious diseases which strike third-world countries, and explains how their research is affecting the future health and safety of modern society.
six major epidemics that have invaded America since 1900 and the fears they have unleashed
Markel, Howard
2004
Describes the story of six epidemics that have affected America, and difficulty of preventing the spread of disease. Diseases highlighted include Tuberculosis, Bubonic plague, Trachoma, typhus, AIDS, and Cholera.
Dr. John Stapleton, embittered by the deaths of his wife and daughters in a plane crash and the loss of his ophthalmology practice to AmeriCare, retrains for a career in forensic pathology where he uncovers a plot by the health care giant to kill off its more costly subscribers.
Text and photographs look at vaccines, focusing on the history, the science behind the medical practices and the individuals responsible for major breakthroughs.
In this book, discover the background behind the issue of fighting disease. Follow the stories of four children from all around the world affected by this issue and what is being done to solve their problems.
