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Science Comics: Plagues: The Microscopic Battlefield

by Falynn Koch

Disease and immunity in graphic form

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    Recommended by School Library Journal

    Recommended for graphic novel enthusiasts or as a companion text in science classes.

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Disease and immunity in graphic form

Falynn Koch’s graphic nonfiction traces the biology of infections and diseases, introducing the microscopic organisms behind illnesses that have shaped history. Its scope also includes immunity and the role of technology and medical science in containing and treating disease. The book connects those microscopic mechanisms with their wider effects on human life, presenting the subject through the visual format of a graphic novel. The publisher describes it as developed in collaboration with subject experts; its coverage spans both how disease works and how people have responded to it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for young readers interested in science and graphic novels.
  • Useful for readers exploring disease, immunity, and the history of medical science.
  • Could serve as supplementary reading alongside science classes or homeschool study.

Themes

Infectious diseaseImmunityMedical science and technologyHuman responses to disease

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Book overview

From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between--Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!

"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 Library Journal

Writer/illustrator Falynn Koch's Science Comics: Plagues takes readers across the microscopic battlefield to 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.

- Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand

- Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information

- A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery

- Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education

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