Food Poisoning
E. coli infections are on the rise in the United States, resulting in thousands of people getting seriously ill or dying each year. This book examines the causes of these deadly outbreaks and the methods in place to prevent the spread of the bacteria in our food supply. Readers will learn about the effects of E. coli, how it makes people sick, how it spreads, and how they can reduce the chance of being exposed to it. Significant E. coli outbreaks in the United States are examined, as well as the failures in food processing, handling, and storage that allowed the bacteria to spread. Comprehensive and engaging, this book will raise reader awareness about the dangers of E. coli and its prevalence in the United States.
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Series Review: Headlines!"This series deals with current topics in an easy to understand manner. Each title has great information for students doing research or just looking for more information about the topics...This is a great series dealing with current topics that will be good in any middle or high school."
--Carolyn Bason, Denton High School
Series Review: Headlines!
"These well-written titles will be great starting points for students doing research or good sources for teens wanting to learn about these timely topics...The books include many photos and sidebars as well as excellent and accessible further-reading suggestions and bibliographies. These titles will support many types of assignments."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Headlines!
"This series takes issues ripped from today's headlines and presents the topics in a hi/lo format...making this a great reference support for struggling readers in middle and high school. The topics are relevant and engaging...this is a good series to support students writing reports."
--Library Media Connection
