Science Comics: Plagues
The Microscopic Battlefield
Science ComicsFalynn Koch
First Second
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08/29/2017
ISBN: 9781626727526
128 Pages, Ages 9-13
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!
This volume: In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease.
Praise for Science Comics: Plagues
"Like having a Time Life Science Library in comic books. Which is awesome!" —Popular Science
"This useful introduction to the topic of disease and immunity is recommended for graphic novel enthusiasts or as a companion text in science classes." —School and Library Journal