Malaria : Super Killer
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
One of the oldest diseases in history, malaria was once common all over the world. Some scientists believe that malaria may have killed more people than any other disease in human history. Fortunately, doctors now understand the causes of the disease and have developed effective treatments. Yet in some parts of the world, malaria continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people each year. In fact, it’s estimated that every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies from this terrible disease. Why is this super killer still taking so many lives? And will humans ever conquer malaria once and for all?
In Malaria: Super Killer!, children will learn all about this disease, including its history, how it spreads, and how doctors and organizations continue to work to eradicate the illness from impoverished areas. Readers will also meet individuals like Dawn Dubsky, a malaria survivor from Chicago who founded America Against Malaria, a group working to defeat the disease in the African nation of Ghana.
Malaria: Super Killer! is part of Bearport’s Nightmare Plagues series.
Customer Reviews
Interactive and Fun and dazzlingly illustrated
This book is the reason why you should never make reading a chore for
a child. The book is fun and allows for more interactive communication
between parent and child.
Builds awareness and interest
The book is informative and engaging and makes reading about one of the deadliest diseases enjoyable. The book revolves around a real life story of a malaria victim and in the process makes the reader aware of the facts about Malaria - its prevention and cure.