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Epidemic
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Published:
New York : Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History, [2000].
Physical Desc:
63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Points: 1
Status:

Description

Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.

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Format:
Book
Edition:
1st American ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
0789462966, 9780789462961, 0789462974, 9780789462978, 0789469898, 9780789469892, 0751328715, 9780751328714
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 8.1, 1 Points

Notes

General Note
"Discover the battle against epidemics-- from the Black Death and smallpox to the modern superbug"--Cover.
General Note
Includes index.
Description
Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Ward, B. R. (2000). Epidemic. 1st American ed. New York, Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Ward, Brian R. 2000. Epidemic. New York, Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Ward, Brian R, Epidemic. New York, Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History, 2000.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Ward, Brian R. Epidemic. 1st American ed. New York, Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History, 2000.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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