Swine Flu
In 2009, a new strain of the influenza-A virus called H1N1 appeared on the world scene. It claimed lives and spread quickly to more than one hundred countries. This book tells the story of the H1N1 pandemic, from the initial public and media hysteria to the organized efforts to contain this new global health threat. Helpful and interesting sidebars include extra information about this global outbreak.
* Reviews *
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
Book Review: Swine Flu
"Numerous in-text aids make the book useful for research projects. Color photos are used to effectively enhance text. Information is timely and a solid purchase for a middle school or high school health library."
--Nancy Howell, West Allegheny School District
