Richard Walker is an award-winning author of books about natural history and human biology for both children and adults, including Kingfisher Knowledge: Microscopic Life. He has a Ph.D. in zoology. As a former biology teacher he has a practical understanding of the importance of accessible reference materials. Denise Grady has been a science reporter for The New York Times since 1998 and has written more than five hundred articles about medicine and biology. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a commendation from the Newspaper Guild for Choice and Excellence of Crusading Journalistic Contributions in the Areas of Science and Medicine. She lives in Westchester, New York.
Gr 6-9-This highly pictorial volume provides information about major epidemics and plagues of past eras and furnishes some information about current and potential infectious threats. Walker also looks at recent medical and scientific advances, including the surveillance, control, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. Full-color photos (including electron micrographs), diagrams, and illustrations appear on every spread, making it sometimes challenging to read the text positioned between many pictures and captions. Moreover, many of the images depict death, disease, and devastation. Overall, this is an adequate overview of the subject.-Caroline Geck, Kean University, Union, NJ Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
"Richard Walker provides a compelling historical view ...Young
scientists who wish to discover everything from the development of
polio in ancient Egypt to the Black Plague and its spread through
Europe during the 1300s to modern epidemics like AIDS and West Nile
virus will enjoy exploring Epidemics and Plagues, which is a
wonderful addition to this exciting scientific series."
--Children's Literature
Children's Literature
Richard Walker provides a compelling historical view ...Young
scientists who wish to discover everything from the development of
polio in ancient Egypt to the Black Plague and its spread through
Europe during the 1300s to modern epidemics like AIDS and West Nile
virus will enjoy exploring "Epidemics and Plagues," which is a
wonderful addition to this exciting scientific series.
Children's Literature
What causes an epidemic? What impact have plagues had on human
history since ancient times? How did the Black Plague impact the
feudal system of Europe during the 1300s? What can people do on a
daily basis to help stop the spread of deadly diseases? "Epidemics
and Plagues" is a scientific adventure through the history of human
diseases and pathogens. The Kingfisher Knowledge series provides
young readers with stunning photographs and digital artwork on a
variety of topics, including the human body, forensics, and
archaeology. Richard Walker provides a compelling historical view
of early epidemics, powerful pathogens, and how the immune systems
works, protecting the body against diseases. Young scientists who
wish to discover everything from the development of polio in
ancient Egypt to the Black Plague and its spread through Europe
during the 1300s to modern epidemics like AIDS and West Nile virus
will enjoy exploring "Epidemics and Plagues," which is a wonderful
addition to this exciting scientific series.
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