
Patient Zero
Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics
Marilee Peters(Author)
Annick Press Ltd
Published on 17. July 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-55451-670-4 (ISBN)
Description
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 puzzle together. As they looked for clues to the origin of a disease, scientists searched for the unknown "patient zero"--the first person to have contracted it. Patient Zero brilliantly brings to life the main characters and events to tell the gripping tale of how each of seven diseases spread. The result is spine-chilling as Peters follows the scientists who solved the intricate mystery of the killer epidemics. Patient Zero reminds us that millions of people owe their lives to the work of these pioneer epidemiologists, work that continues to this day.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 165 mm
Weight
382 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55451-670-4 (9781554516704)
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Person
Marilee Peters is a former librarian who over the years has written about politics, theater, the environment, parenting, farming, and health, among other topics. This is her first book for children. She lives with her family in Vancouver, BC.