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48 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3948-3$23.93
(4)
4-6
Body System Disease Investigations series.
After a quick overview of a body system, these books present sets of symptoms and circumstances (with photos) that agent Annie Biotica must analyze to diagnose and sometimes cure. Investigator/superhero Annie explains the relevant symptoms, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments. Readers are then challenged to solve three additional cases. There are some unfortunate errors and typos in the informative text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Body System Disease Investigations titles: The Case of the Flesh-Eating Bacteria, The Case of the Infected Tick, The Case of the Rusty Nail, The Case of the Sneezy Popcorn, and The Case of the Undercooked Burger.
104 pp.
| Lucent
| September, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4205-0635-8$33.45
(4)
YA
Diseases & Disorders series.
One common foreword and a short volume-specific introduction lead to chapters defining each condition and explaining symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and current research. The writing is straightforward but not particularly engaging. Some photomicrographs and charts are included, but most of the pictures and illustrations are generic (or even anatomically incorrect). Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Autoimmune Disorders, Hepatitis, Alzheimer's Disease, Lyme Disease, and Asthma.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-5041-5$29.27
(3)
4-6
Arachnid World series.
These volumes discuss the title animals' physical characteristics, life cycles, and danger to humans. Markle's clear and detailed narratives, along with instructive close-up photographs of the exterior and interior anatomies of the title arachnids, will fascinate readers and make them instant experts on the creatures. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Arachnid World titles: Black Widows, Harvestmen, Scorpions, and Ticks.