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What Are Germs?

by Jim Ollhoff
32p. 978-1-60453-502-0.
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Gr 3-6 "Black Death" examines the plague's origins, causes, effects, cures, and historical legacy. "Flu" provides a concise look at the illness, pandemics, treatments, and recent strains, including H1N1. "Germ Detectives" highlights the work of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Ignaz Semmelweis, Joseph Lister, Louis Pasteur, and Robert Koch, all of whom contributed to current knowledge about germs. "Malaria" explains why the disease is so deadly, notes types of treatments, looks at efforts to control it, and suggests the future development of a vaccine. "Smallpox" discusses the disease's symptoms, highlights Edward Jenner's work in developing a vaccine, and touches upon the potential use of the virus as a biological weapon. "What Are Germs?" includes kinds of germs and germ-fighting organizations. The short, informative chapters provide plenty of details for reports. The illustrations, many of which are color photos, enhance the information, though captions often reiterate material found in the texts. Libraries needing current material for health collections will find these volumes useful."Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
In short chapters (no more than four pages each), aided by plentiful topic-specific photographs and diagrams, these volumes explore early thoughts and misconceptions about microorganisms in addition to how they're viewed today. Pioneers of scientific study, current researchers, and ever-expanding ways of controlling, treating, and possibly curing the diseases are also discussed in the clear, if dry, texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these History of Germs titles: The Flu, The Germ Detectives, Malaria, Smallpox, and What Are Germs?.

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