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Whooping Cough

by Rebecca Pettiford

A close look at whooping cough

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A close look at whooping cough

Rebecca Pettiford’s introduction to whooping cough, also known as pertussis, connects the disease’s name to the sound some infected people make when breathing. Alongside basic information about the illness, the book includes a historical timeline, a profile of an important scientist, and material on prevention and healing. These features give the subject several entry points, bringing together the disease’s history, a scientific figure, and health information for young readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 beginning to explore nonfiction about health and disease.
  • Young readers interested in medical history and scientists.

Themes

Whooping cough (pertussis)Disease prevention and healingMedical history and science

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Book overview

Why is this disease called whooping cough? It has to do with how infected people sound when they breathe! Early readers will learn this and other fascinating facts about whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Features include a historical timeline, a profile of an important scientist, and how to prevent or heal the disease. Cover that cough!
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