Hiv/AIDS

by Katie Marsico

Book Overview

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, HIV/AIDS. Readers will learn the historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Discussed in detail are the global impacts of HIV/AIDS, medications to help infected persons, and medical research and education to prevent contraction of HIV/AIDS. Also covered are prejudices surrounding HIV/AIDS and how this contributes to misinformation and discrimination...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604539550
• ISBN13: 9781604539554
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Essential Library
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12