Cancer
Published on 18. July 2002
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-0-7502-3945-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book aims to give a realistic picture of cancer. It explains how cancer occurs when cells multiply out of control. It gives information about all the common cancers: possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. There is advice on reducing your risk of cancer, and a look at how the disease affects family life. Throughout, case studies are used to show how cancer affects real people.
Reviews / Votes
"the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market..." -- The School Librarian 20030101 'A welcome new series that will be of real use, to schools and to individuals.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
Photos
Dimensions
Height: 10 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 245 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7502-3945-5 (9780750239455)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dr Kirsten Lamb is a General Practitioner with a special interest in how medical services are delivered to young people. She has written two other titles in this series.