Pandemics

By Debra A. Miller

The C.D.C.'s global death estimate of the H1N1 2009 pandemic was 284,000. The agency continues to conduct risk assessments of influenza viruses with pandemic potential to humans and animals. This comprehensive book describes various pandemics around the world including the HIV virus, bird flu, and influenza. It also explains current methods of fighting pandemics and pandemic threats for the future.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590189655
• ISBN13: 9781590189658
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10