| Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics Contributor(s): Peters, Marilee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1554516714 ISBN-13: 9781554516711 Publisher: Annick Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2014 * Out of Print * |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - General |
| Dewey: 614.49 |
| Age Level: 9-11 |
| Grade Level: 4-6 |
| Lexile Measure: 1120 |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 6.71" W x 9.53" L (1.10 lbs) 166 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
| Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 119 Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2014 Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2015 - Recommended - Readable |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases. Throughout history, more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters. The courageous, trail-blazing defenders against these diseases faced a terrifying personal gamble. Often they were ignored, laughed at, or even fired from their jobs. But they kept hunting for answers, putting the pieces of the epidemic puzzle together. As they looked for clues to the origin of a disease, scientists searched for the unknown "patient zero"--the first person to have contracted it. Patient Zero brilliantly brings to life the main characters and events to tell the gripping tale of how each of seven diseases spread. The result is spine-chilling as Peters follows the scientists who solved the intricate mystery of the killer epidemics. Patient Zero reminds us that millions of people owe their lives to the work of these pioneer epidemiologists, work that continues to this day. |
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