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Murphy, Jim , Blank, Alison

Invincible Microbe: Tuberculosis and the Never-Ending Search for a Cure

149 pp. | Clarion | July, 2012 | Trade ISBN 978-0-618-53574-3 $18.99
(2) 4-6 Tuberculosis has been a medical scourge through much of human history, and new drug-resistant strains keep the threat of a pandemic always on the horizon. This book brings young readers up to speed with a scientific explanation of the microbe as well as medical and social histories of the disease. Despite disparate elements, the information comes together cohesively for an engaging read. Illustrations and photographs are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2012

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