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Examining pandemics / by Nina Rolfes.
"Did you know diseases are passed to humans many different ways? If proper care isn't followed or maintained, diseases can quickly spread, creating pandemics that affect thousands of people across the globe. The Ebola outbreak of 2014, which started in West Africa, spread rapidly to tens of thousands of people. Without proper care, thousands of infected people died. In this book, you'll examine pandemics and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prevent them in the future"--Back cover.
Record details
- Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, MN, USA : Clara House Books, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | H1N1 -- Too close for comfort -- A horrifying history -- Detection and tracking -- Beating diseases -- Top ten worst pandemics. |
| Citation/References Note: | School Library Journal, January 01, 2016. |
| Target Audience Note: | 10-14. Brodart. |
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| Subject: | Epidemics > Juvenile literature. Communicable diseases > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyersdale Public Library | J 614.49 ROLFES (Text) | 30512005373129 | MEYM Juv Non-Fic | Available | - |
Summary:
"Did you know diseases are passed to humans many different ways? If proper care isn't followed or maintained, diseases can quickly spread, creating pandemics that affect thousands of people across the globe. The Ebola outbreak of 2014, which started in West Africa, spread rapidly to tens of thousands of people. Without proper care, thousands of infected people died. In this book, you'll examine pandemics and explore what they are, how they happen, and how to prevent them in the future"--Back cover.
