Books with title Deadly Diseases

Everyone's had experience with diseases such as the common cold, but some diseases are deadly and they may kill quickly, in terrifying ways. Readers will learn about lethal diseases such as Ebola, cholera, meningitis, plague, and necrotizing fasciitis and the sometimes-gross ways they kill. The accessible and absorbing text supports important elementary science concepts. Eye-catching photographs vividly bring concepts into detailed focus, while fact boxes, captions, and a graphic organizer enrich the main text.

Nobody likes to get sick! And yet, diseases are a constant source of fascination for us all. Whether its the cold bug that kept you home from school or the genetic disease called hemophilia that sparked the Russian Revolution, human illnesses are an amazing and complex area of study. Diseases will introduce you to many ways in which the human body can malfunction, and also teach you about what doctors can do to fix it. Each title in this series contains color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each book. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapters they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each book as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered through the use of a QR code, that when scanned, takes the student to an on

Everyone's had experience with diseases such as the common cold, but some diseases are deadly and they may kill quickly, in terrifying ways. Readers will learn about lethal diseases such as Ebola, cholera, meningitis, plague, and necrotizing fasciitis and the sometimes-gross ways they kill. The accessible and absorbing text supports important elementary science concepts. Eye-catching photographs vividly bring concepts into detailed focus, while fact boxes, captions, and a graphic organizer enrich the main text.