What is a pandemic? What diseases are likely to cause a pandemic? How can the spread of a disease be stopped? Find out about how a disease reaches pandemic proportions and start thinking about what people can do to stop the spread of deadly diseases.

The mastery of certain skills can only help students succeed in all areas of life, no matter what they do or where they do it. The toll that epidemics take, in terms of human life and economic stability, is monumental. The consequences when disease spreads are frequently as catastrophic as those wrought by wars and natural disasters. By dissecting the nature of epidemics and highlighting rampant diseases past and present, this book familiarizes readers...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about global pandemics. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Covers the Zika outbreak that began in 2015, discusses the history of the virus and its discovery, examines how the virus spreads and how it affects the infected, and looks at how the medical community is fighting it..." --amazon.com

Influenza has caused several devastating pandemics. Milder forms also appear yearly as the seasonal flu. Hundreds of thousands of people die each year from influenza. Influenza explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's treated. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an...

Explores the killer diseases that have terrified populations throughout history and around the world.

Examines the threat from infectious pandemics, fighting them today and what they are doing for the future.

Discusses the history of infectious disease research, from the Middle Ages to the modern day, and explains how research helps identify and diagnose diseases, perfect methods of treatment, and prevent the disease from spreading.

Traces the battles that societies have waged against infectious diseases from the Black Death of the fourteenth century to the Ebola virus of more recent times.

"Infectious diseases such as COVID, plague, influenza, tuberculosis, smallpox, and HIV have wiped out tens of millions of people around the globe. In addition, they have left millions more suffering from chronic health problems or permanent disabilities. Overall, most experts agree that infectious diseases will continue to be a major health threat in the future. This is because existing diseases are extremely difficult to get rid of, and also because...