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Anthrax (Diseases and Disorders)
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Anthrax (Diseases and Disorders)
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by Barbara Saffer
Sales Rank : 3076305
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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 112 pages
Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition March 19, 2004
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159018405X
ISBN-13: 978-1590184059
Product Dimensions:
9.2 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Product Review
"Captioned photos and diagrams illustrate each book and both volumes have source notes, a list of organizations and Web sites, and a bibliography that will be useful for report writers, debaters, and parents of children diagnosed with these disfunctions."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist 20030301)
"These books provide the kind of information that a student may need either for an assigned research project or for personal enlightment and assistance. Highly Recommended"
--Library Media Connection, October 2005 (Library Media Connection 20020501)
"Volumes explore causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. New research techniques are described in detail. Each disorder is fully explained in non-technical terms."
-- School Library Journal (March 2003) (School Library Journal 20011001)
"Overall, the informationis more thorough and accessible than that in many books. Well-done and intuitively organized."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20010901)
"Primary-source quotes personalize the experiences. A solid addition to the mental-health sections."
-- School Library Journal (October 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)
"Sheen covers its history, diagnosis, treatment, and solutions to some everyday problems associated with it. Black-and-white captioned photos are scattered throughout. A solid choice for students with a person interest or research requests on the topic."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20041001)
"Factful and useful books that approach their subjects as puzzlers for which great strides have been made in the last few decades in terms of diagnosis and treatment."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal )
"present important material in a clear, readable formatReport writers will appreciate the concise presentations, and those interested in the topics will find a wealth of historical background in each title."
--School Library Journal (October 2004) (School Library Journal )
Product Description
Both animals and humans can be infected with anthrax, a deadly contagious disease caused by a bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. Cutaneous, inhalational, and intestinal forms of anthrax are discussed, along with methods of prevention and treatment. The use of Bacillus anthracis as a biological weapon is also explored. (20051001)
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