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32 pp.
| Whitman
| October, 2021
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-8111-7$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lin.
When scientist Tu Youyou had tuberculosis as a child, she was given western antibiotics in the hospital and traditional herbs at home. Grounded by that experience, Youyou tapped traditional Chinese medicine when she was called to lead a research group to cure malaria. Her 1971 discovery, a malaria-killing extract of qinghao (sweet wormwood), eventually became the standard treatment worldwide and earned her a Nobel Prize in 2015. The straightforward text is closely focused on Youyou's discovery and celebrates her persistence, problem-solving ability, and teamwork. Gentle cartoon illustrations with rounded figures and stylized faces show the earnest research team in their laboratory. A timeline, bibliography, author's note, and a step-by-step explanation of the scientific method conclude the book.
273 pp.
| Atheneum
| June, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4169-1882-0$16.99
(1)
4-6
Illustrated by
Julia Kuo.
In this funny, poignant novel, twelve-year-old Summer's parents can't go "on harvest" this year, so Summer’s grandfather, Jiichan, comes out of retirement to drive a combine, while her grandmother, Obaachan, cooks for the work crew (with Summer as her assistant). When a crisis hits, Summer gathers her courage and saves the situation; her exultance makes for an uplifting conclusion.
32 pp.
| Kids Can
| August, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-1-55453-722-8$18.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Eugenie Fernandes.
In Kenya, Mimi's sister almost dies after drinking dirty water, and upon Mimi's suggestion, her village builds a clinic to provide care and teach illness prevention. The worthy if message-heavy story includes warm acrylic art full of cultural details. Lengthy sections of activism-inspiring information highlighting real international organizations, the importance of basic health care, and how kids can help concludes the book. Glos.
128 pp.
| Twenty-First Century
| September, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-8580-0$37.27
(3)
YA
In the mid-twentieth century, malaria was severely curtailed or eradicated in many places. Now it has returned and is spreading. Eight chapters clearly cover malaria's long history, how it is spread, why it's resurging, and what's being done to fight it. Photographs show germ-spreading mosquitoes, malaria victims, and people working to conquer the disease. Maps, micrographs, diagrams, and text boxes enhance the information. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-936088-07-2$25.27
(4)
4-6
Nightmare Plagues series.
The real-life stories of people suffering from the title diseases precede causes, symptoms, histories, modern cures, and prevention, all described in very broad strokes; final sections return to the personal stories. Each crowded spread includes multiple captioned photos; additional maps and text boxes appear throughout. Bulleted lists of outbreaks and facts are appended. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Nightmare Plagues titles: Tuberculosis, Typhoid Fever, Bubonic Plague, Malaria, Smallpox, and The Flu of 1918.
144 pp.
| Morgan
| July, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59935-103-2$28.95
(3)
YA
Diseases in History series.
Examining the links between human behavior and four diseases that have caused epidemics or pandemics, Cunningham moves beyond recitation of facts to explore economic and geographical factors and draw conclusions about attempts to prevent and cure the diseases. Clear writing and well-selected examples support his arguments. Archival illustrations and color photographs show specifics of the diseases, historical records, and scientific research. Websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases in History titles: Flu, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Plague.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60453-500-6$27.07
(4)
4-6
History of Germs series.
In short chapters (no more than four pages each), aided by plentiful topic-specific photographs and diagrams, these volumes explore early thoughts and misconceptions about microorganisms in addition to how they're viewed today. Pioneers of scientific study, current researchers, and ever-expanding ways of controlling, treating, and possibly curing the diseases are also discussed in the clear, if dry, texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these History of Germs titles: The Flu, The Germ Detectives, Malaria, Smallpox, and What Are Germs?.