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3) Germ theory
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This book examines the major epidemics in world history, the work of major scientists who helped develop the field, and the potential global impact of drug-resistant germs.
4) Germ theory
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Disease through history -- The microscopic world -- Smallpox -- Fighting germs -- Viruses.
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"This hilarious, thoroughly researched book explains exactly how the microorganisms we know as germs are responsible for so much grossness. Kids will learn all about what germs (a general term for four specific microorganisms) actually are, how we get sick, how the human immune system works, and the best ways to stay healthy. Humans have gone from not knowing germs existed to using them to help lessen the effects of climate change. As readers delve...
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Bill Nye the Science Guy magnifies the big science behind tiny germs. By exploring the science of health and germs, Bill shows students how hand-washing, eating nutritious food, and getting enough exercise and sleep can help the human body fight illness. The Science Guy demonstrates that taking care of the body isn't just important to health and well-being, it's also Safety Smart!
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"The riveting history of tuberculosis, the world's most lethal disease, the two men whose lives it tragically intertwined, and the birth of medical science. In 1875, tuberculosis was the deadliest disease in the world, accountable for a third of all deaths. A diagnosis of TB-often called consumption-was a death sentence. Then, in triumph of medical science, a German doctor named Robert Koch deployed an unprecedented scientific rigor to discover the...
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This book outlines the great discoveries made and the principles followed by scientists who explore our world. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each historic discovery as well as the mini bios of the science "STEM-gineers" who made them. Experiments and research challenges help reinforce concepts.
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Only 50 years since the development of penicillin, bacteria has emerged that is resistant to every known antibiotic. Is the era of antibiotic wonder drugs coming to an end? This program searches for an answer to that question - an answer that will affect the lives of hundreds of millions around the world.