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Invincible microbe : tuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure, Jim Murphy and Alison Blank
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The item Invincible microbe : tuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure, Jim Murphy and Alison Blank represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Wake County Public Libraries.
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- Summary
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- "This is the compelling, suspenseful, down-to-earth story of a killer that has been stalking and doing away with people for thousands of years: Tuberculosis. For centuries TB in many forms was treated with everything from poultices and potions to the king's touch. The microorganism that causes the disease was eventually identified, more effective treatments were developed, and the cure for TB was thought to be within reach. But the TB germ simply will not die; drug-resistant varieties continue to plague and panic the human race. The "biography" of this deadly germ, an account of the diagnosis, treatment, and "cure" of the disease over time, and the social history of an illness that could strike anywhere but was most prevalent among the poor are woven together in an engrossing narrative supported by 70-plus archival prints and photographs. Includes bibliography, source notes, and index"--
- "From one of the most acclaimed writers of nonfiction for children, Invincible Microbe illuminates the seemingly unstoppable killer that's been haunting us for centuries: tuberculosis. Well-researched and including over 100 archival photos and prints, this compelling "biography" of a deadly germ is a must-read"--
- Language
- eng
- Label
- Invincible microbe : tuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure
- Title
- Invincible microbe
- Title remainder
- tuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure
- Statement of responsibility
- Jim Murphy and Alison Blank
- Language
- eng
- Summary
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- "This is the compelling, suspenseful, down-to-earth story of a killer that has been stalking and doing away with people for thousands of years: Tuberculosis. For centuries TB in many forms was treated with everything from poultices and potions to the king's touch. The microorganism that causes the disease was eventually identified, more effective treatments were developed, and the cure for TB was thought to be within reach. But the TB germ simply will not die; drug-resistant varieties continue to plague and panic the human race. The "biography" of this deadly germ, an account of the diagnosis, treatment, and "cure" of the disease over time, and the social history of an illness that could strike anywhere but was most prevalent among the poor are woven together in an engrossing narrative supported by 70-plus archival prints and photographs. Includes bibliography, source notes, and index"--
- "From one of the most acclaimed writers of nonfiction for children, Invincible Microbe illuminates the seemingly unstoppable killer that's been haunting us for centuries: tuberculosis. Well-researched and including over 100 archival photos and prints, this compelling "biography" of a deadly germ is a must-read"--
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- Provided by publisher
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1947-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Murphy, Jim
- Dewey number
- 616.9/95
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- Intended audience
- 1200L
- Intended audience source
- Lexile
- LC call number
- QR201.T6
- LC item number
- M87 2012
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Blank, Alison
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Tuberculosis
- Microorganisms
- Tuberculosis
- Microorganisms
- Target audience
- juvenile
- Label
- Invincible microbe : tuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure, Jim Murphy and Alison Blank
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-128) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 149 pages
- Isbn
- 9780618535743
- Lccn
- 2011025951
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations, map
- System control number
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- BK0006761196
- 667952
- Label
- Invincible microbe : tuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure, Jim Murphy and Alison Blank
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-128) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- 149 pages
- Isbn
- 9780618535743
- Lccn
- 2011025951
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations, map
- System control number
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- BK0006761196
- 667952
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