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Farrell, Jeanette
3 Reviews
(1)
YA
Melding science and social history, Farrell offers intriguing insights into human dependence on microbes. Her enthusiastic account explores the numerous contributions of these tiny organisms as they "release oxygen into the air we breathe [and] rid the world of noxious mounds of dead plants and animals..." among many other functions. Captioned photos and drawings are informative. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Margaret A. Bush
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2005
(2)
YA
Focusing on seven specific diseases, Farrell presents a scientist's view of these scourges. The anecdotal style is accessible; the tone, conversational; the whole, informative, with ample documentation. Illustrative material ranges from historical drawings to photos. This edition has been updated to reflect advances made in the research of each disease. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 1998
(2)
YA
Focusing on seven specific diseases, Farrell presents a scientist's view of these scourges. The anecdotal style is accessible; the tone, conversational; the whole, informative, with ample documentation. The details, while sometimes gruesome, are leavened by an emphasis on the need for research and rational response rather than uninformed reactions. Illustrative material ranges from historical drawings to photos. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
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