Animals Helping to Detect Diseases (a True Book: Animal Helpers) Contributor(s): Gray, Susan H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0531212882 ISBN-13: 9780531212882 Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2015 Click for more in this series: A True Book: Animal Helpers |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General |
Dewey: 636.088 |
LCCN: 2014030586 |
Age Level: 8-10 |
Grade Level: 3-5 |
Lexile Measure: 680(Not Available) |
Series: A True Book: Animal Helpers |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.9" W x 8.1" L (0.25 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 96 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 172436 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Did you know that animals can diagnosis diseases?Before a doctor can treat a patient, she needs to know what is causing the problem. However, it is not always easy to tell what kind of sickness is affecting someone. Readers will find out how animals can be put to work diagnosing some of the trickiest diseases, from dogs who sniff out cancer to mice who can detect bird flu. They will also learn how scientists are working to reproduce these animals' abilities with advanced electronic devices. |
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