How to Vanquish a Virus
The truth about viruses, vaccines and more!
Published on 27. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-78312-708-5 (ISBN)
Description
How to Vanquish a Virus is a funny, fascinating blend of facts, quotes and science stories from the world of health research and science history.
In the wake of Covid-19, children and parents are keen to understand - and be reassured about - viruses and other health issues. With over twenty years' experience of scientific research, Dr Paul Ian Cross sets out to answer all the questions we didn't know we needed answering until now. What does a virus look like? How does a virus get passed from person to person? How have viruses changed the world? And who are the men and women who have beaten them? With children leading the revolution, now is the time to understand the importance of making medicines ... and how to vanquish a virus. Any fans of Horrible Histories or Operation Ouch will love this book.
In the wake of Covid-19, children and parents are keen to understand - and be reassured about - viruses and other health issues. With over twenty years' experience of scientific research, Dr Paul Ian Cross sets out to answer all the questions we didn't know we needed answering until now. What does a virus look like? How does a virus get passed from person to person? How have viruses changed the world? And who are the men and women who have beaten them? With children leading the revolution, now is the time to understand the importance of making medicines ... and how to vanquish a virus. Any fans of Horrible Histories or Operation Ouch will love this book.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
60 b&w illus
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
120 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78312-708-5 (9781783127085)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2021
1st Edition
Welbeck Children's Books
€2.99
Available for download
Persons
Dr. Paul Ian Cross lives in London and holds a degree in Microbiology, a Master's in Clinical Research and a PhD in science communication: presenting to non-scientists. He enjoys introducing children to the wonders of science. As a previous reluctant reader, he also aims to help them gain confidence with reading. He is the author of How To Vanquish a Virus and Bodies, Brains and Bogies for Welbeck. Steve Brown is an accomplished illustrator who has worked with many publishers in the UK and the US, including Welbeck, Scholastic, Hachette Children's, Harper Collins, Maverick, Oxford University Press and many more.
Content
What is a virus? * History goes viral * Crafty covid-19 * Battling bodies & magical minds * Remarkable research, marvellous medicines * Superhero scientists * How to vanquish a virus * The future: a new world.