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How to Vanquish a Virus: The weird world of viruses... explained!

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Item specifics

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ISBN
9781783127313

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Welbeck Publishing Group LTD.
ISBN-10
1783127317
ISBN-13
9781783127313
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17050403801

Product Key Features

Book Title
How to Vanquish a Virus : the Weird World of Viruses... Explained!
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Science & Nature / Biology
Illustrator
Brown, Steve, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Paul Ian Cross
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"Children have been affected in ways they can't fully understand by the Covid-19 pandemic, and this book will help them. Cross deftly creates an appealing reading experience with well-researched facts while simultaneously answering questions, easing fears, and empowering readers to reduce anxiety by gaining knowledge of the previously unknown. Children will devour this book and hopefully be inspired to become the next super scientists." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Table Of Content
Chapter 1 - what is a virus?; Chapter 2 - History goes viral; Chapter 3 - Crafty covid-19; Chapter 4 - Battling bodies & magical minds; Chapter 5 - Remarkable research, marvellous medicines; Chapter 6 - Superhero scientists; Chapter 7 - How to vanquish a virus; Chapter 8 - The future: a new world
Synopsis
A funny and fascinating blend of facts, quotes, and science stories from the world of health research and science history, including COVID-19. "Children will devour this book and hopefully be inspired to become the next super scientists." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review In the wake of Covid-19, children and parents are keen to understand-- and be reassured about-- viruses and other health issues. With over twenty years' experience of scientific research, Dr. Paul Ian Cross sets out to answer all the questions we didn't know we needed answering until now. What does a virus look like? How does a virus get passed from person to person? How have viruses changed the world? And who are the men and women who have beaten them? Contents include: Chapter 1: What is a virus? Chapter 2: History goes viral Chapter 3: Crafty COVID-19 Chapter 4: Battling bodies & magical minds Chapter 5: Remarkable research, marvelous medicines Chapter 6: Superhero scientists Chapter 7: How to vanquish a virus Chapter 8: The future: a new world With children leading the revolution, now is the time to understand the importance of making medicines ... and how to vanquish a virus. Any fans of Horrible Histories or Operation Ouch will love this book.

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