Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics

by Marilee Peters

Book Overview

Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases. Throughout history, more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters. The courageous, trail-blazing defenders against these diseases faced a terrifying personal gamble. Often they were ignored, laughed at, or even fired from their jobs. But they kept hunting for answers, putting the pieces of the epidemic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554516706
• ISBN13: 9781554516704
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12