Muscular Dystrophy

by Melissa Abramovitz

Muscular Dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. There is no known cure for it, but modern treatments can prolong the lifespan of people diagnosed with this condition. This book defines and explains Muscular Dystrophy, through concise text and several charts, diagrams, and images. Readers will learn about the causes, what life is like with this disease, and treatment.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420500732
• ISBN13: 9781420500738
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10