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64 pp.
| LifeMatters |
September, 2001 |
LibraryISBN 0-7368-1028-5$$23.93
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YAPerspectives on Disease and Illness series.
Short chapters define each disorder and describe symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and when possible, prevention. Each chapter begins with an overview, ends with discussion questions, and contains lots of sidebar facts and anecdotal personal stories. The photos add color to layouts with a generous amount of white space. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Perspectives on Disease and Illness titles: Cystic Fibrosis, Influenza and Other Viruses, Breast Cancer, Hodgkin's Disease.]