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YAAnatomy of an Investigation series.
After a comic-panel-story introduction, Spilsbury explains processes scientists use when they investigate deadly disease outbreaks. The discussion covers how the disease is contracted, how its spread can be stopped, as well as diagnostic measures, preventative steps, and treatments. Photographs, charts, sidebars, and maps support the text. The tiny-size type may be off-putting to some readers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.