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116 pp.
| Chelsea
| February, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60413-238-0$34.95 New ed. (2003)
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These books (most are revised editions) describe the biological structures of the featured diseases, along with scientific research and treatments. Requiring some prior knowledge and dense with scientific terminology, processes, and charts, the books will be accessible only to a limited readership. The occasional personal stories will be of more interest to general readers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Cholera, Anthrax, Mononucleosis, Influenza, Polio, and Rubella and Rubeola.
118 pp.
| Chelsea
| March, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60413-230-4$34.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These books (most are revised editions) describe the biological structures of the featured diseases, along with scientific research and treatments. Requiring some prior knowledge and dense with scientific terminology, processes, and charts, the books will be accessible only to a limited readership. The occasional personal stories will be of more interest to general readers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Cholera, Anthrax, Mononucleosis, Influenza, Polio, and Rubella and Rubeola.
102 pp.
| Chelsea
| March, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8506-6$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These scientist-authors describe the biological structure, history, epidemiology, and current treatment of each disease. Future possibilities for prevention and treatment conclude each book. Like other volumes in the series, photographs, charts, and diagrams break up dense, sophisticated texts consisting of scientific terminology and explanations; readership will be limited. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Dengue Fever and Other Hemorrhagic Viruses, Tetanus, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
142 pp.
| Chelsea
| December, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60413-232-8$34.95 New ed. (2003)
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These books (most are revised editions) describe the biological structures of the featured diseases, along with scientific research and treatments. Requiring some prior knowledge and dense with scientific terminology, processes, and charts, the books will be accessible only to a limited readership. The occasional personal stories will be of more interest to general readers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Cholera, Anthrax, Mononucleosis, Influenza, Polio, and Rubella and Rubeola.
138 pp.
| Chelsea
| December, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60413-233-5$34.95 New ed. (2003)
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These books (most are revised editions) describe the biological structures of the featured diseases, along with scientific research and treatments. Requiring some prior knowledge and dense with scientific terminology, processes, and charts, the books will be accessible only to a limited readership. The occasional personal stories will be of more interest to general readers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Cholera, Anthrax, Mononucleosis, Influenza, Polio, and Rubella and Rubeola.
128 pp.
| Chelsea
| December, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60413-234-2$34.95 New ed. (2004)
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These books (most are revised editions) describe the biological structures of the featured diseases, along with scientific research and treatments. Requiring some prior knowledge and dense with scientific terminology, processes, and charts, the books will be accessible only to a limited readership. The occasional personal stories will be of more interest to general readers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Cholera, Anthrax, Mononucleosis, Influenza, Polio, and Rubella and Rubeola.
152 pp.
| Chelsea
| December, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60413-236-6$34.95 New ed. (2003)
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These books (most are revised editions) describe the biological structures of the featured diseases, along with scientific research and treatments. Requiring some prior knowledge and dense with scientific terminology, processes, and charts, the books will be accessible only to a limited readership. The occasional personal stories will be of more interest to general readers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Cholera, Anthrax, Mononucleosis, Influenza, Polio, and Rubella and Rubeola.
100 pp.
| Chelsea
| March, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9711-3$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These scientist-authors describe the biological structure, history, epidemiology, and current treatment of each disease. Future possibilities for prevention and treatment conclude each book. Like other volumes in the series, photographs, charts, and diagrams break up dense, sophisticated texts consisting of scientific terminology and explanations; readership will be limited. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Dengue Fever and Other Hemorrhagic Viruses, Tetanus, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
136 pp.
| Chelsea
| February, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8935-4$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.
144 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8937-8$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.
142 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8681-0$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.
128 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9188-3$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.
91 pp.
| Chelsea
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9242-2$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These scientist-authors describe the biological structure, research, epidemiology, and current treatment of each disease. Future possibilities for treatment and prevention conclude each book. As in other volumes in the series, dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams (not always well placed) will limit readership. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Infectious Diseases of the Mouth, Trypanosomiasis, and Streptococcus (Group B).
143 pp.
| Chelsea
| February, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9261-3$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.
134 pp.
| Chelsea
| May, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9245-3$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These scientist-authors describe the biological structure, research, epidemiology, and current treatment of each disease. Future possibilities for treatment and prevention conclude each book. As in other volumes in the series, dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams (not always well placed) will limit readership. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Infectious Diseases of the Mouth, Trypanosomiasis, and Streptococcus (Group B).
81 pp.
| Chelsea
| February, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8507-3$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.
82 pp.
| Chelsea
| September, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9243-9$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These scientist-authors describe the biological structure, research, epidemiology, and current treatment of each disease. Future possibilities for treatment and prevention conclude each book. As in other volumes in the series, dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams (not always well placed) will limit readership. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Infectious Diseases of the Mouth, Trypanosomiasis, and Streptococcus (Group B).
128 pp.
| Chelsea
| January, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8941-5$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
As in other volumes in this series (all written by scientists), biological structures of and research into understanding each disease are described, as well as epidemiological considerations and current studies in treatment or prevention. Dense scientific terminology, sophisticated explanations, and complicated diagrams are off-putting and will make the books accessible only to a limited readership. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Rabies, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Cervical Cancer.
95 pp.
| Chelsea
| December, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-8678-0$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
These scientist-authors describe the biological structure, history, epidemiology, and current treatment of each disease. Future possibilities for prevention and treatment conclude each book. Like other volumes in the series, photographs, charts, and diagrams break up dense, sophisticated texts consisting of scientific terminology and explanations; readership will be limited. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Deadly Diseases and Epidemics titles: Dengue Fever and Other Hemorrhagic Viruses, Tetanus, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
88 pp.
| Chelsea
| May, 2006
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-8675-5$31.95
(4)
YA
Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series.
This volume describes the biological structures and research into the evolution of flu strains plus epidemiological issues and efforts in prevention; the final chapter asks: "Is Another Pandemic Lurking among the Flock?" Dense with scientific terminology and processes, the book will appeal to a limited audience. Occasional schematic drawings in addition to archival and current photographs break up the text. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.