National Geographic Investigates: Outbreak Science Seeks Safeguards for Global Health |
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| Author:
| Piddock, Charles |
| Series title: | National Geographic Investigates Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4263-0357-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2008 |
| Publisher: | National Geographic Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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Outbreaks provides a fascinating introduction to the fight against infectious diseases, including scientists who discovered various viruses and bacteria. The text outlines how we have learned to fight nature's harmful strains and to use others to our advantage; it also provides the latest findings on bird flu and SARS, Ebola and AIDS, and highly resistant strains of tuberculosis. Outbreaks gives readers the experts' view on an area of science which is vital to the future health of...
More DescriptionOutbreaks provides a fascinating introduction to the fight against infectious diseases, including scientists who discovered various viruses and bacteria. The text outlines how we have learned to fight nature's harmful strains and to use others to our advantage; it also provides the latest findings on bird flu and SARS, Ebola and AIDS, and highly resistant strains of tuberculosis. Outbreaks gives readers the experts' view on an area of science which is vital to the future health of mankind.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.