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Invincible Microbe: Tuberculosis and the Never-Ending Search for a Cure by Alison Blank, Jim Murphy
pinkrain718's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
This book was the perfect addition to my classroom library and an excellent resource for students when they study TB. Murphy breaks down the complex content into easily digestible information for learners of many levels. Additionally, many pictures and images are included to support understanding.
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
5.0
Did you know that all five Bronte sisters, along with their mother and brother, died of tuberculosis? The body-destroying disease is known to have afflicted Homo erectus, an ancestor of modern humans. Easily spread through coughing, sneezing and even breathing, the disease had no effective treatments until the mid-20th century. For about 40 years, it was all but defeated. Then the bacteria that cause the disease began to become drug-resistant. The AIDS epidemic and countries that refuse to follow the standard medical treatments (thank you very much, Russia) have helped TB make a roaring comeback - something everyone in the world should be concerned about.
This would make a fine addition to any school or classroom library, and would be enjoyed by middle-grade kids fascinated by the human body and young people who aspire to working in the medical profession. I would have liked this when I was a kid - an Egyptophile, I was fascinated by the process of mummification and the way people used to grind up mummies for medicine. This has similar interesting-but-so-gross material. Ever hear of artificial pneumothorax? If you're easily grossed out, you'll be glad you haven't.
This would make a fine addition to any school or classroom library, and would be enjoyed by middle-grade kids fascinated by the human body and young people who aspire to working in the medical profession. I would have liked this when I was a kid - an Egyptophile, I was fascinated by the process of mummification and the way people used to grind up mummies for medicine. This has similar interesting-but-so-gross material. Ever hear of artificial pneumothorax? If you're easily grossed out, you'll be glad you haven't.
itsmytuberculosis's review against another edition
4.0
A good array of information about tuberculosis. Exactly what I expected.
carstensena's review against another edition
5.0
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Excellent, fascinating nonfiction on a topic that has tons of appeal.
Excellent, fascinating nonfiction on a topic that has tons of appeal.
carolyn227's review against another edition
4.0
I read this with my 10 year old for biology. It really kept his interest, and we learned a lot about Tuberculosis.
marg408's review against another edition
3.0
Good explanation of the history of TB and the current and future issues of TB (and, in turn, other infectious diseases). Enjoyable, quick and informative read!
abigailbat's review
5.0
Narrative style and archival photos combine to make a very readable and interesting "biography" of tuberculosis, a disease that has affected humans since the early days of mankind. Back matter includes an index (not seen), source notes, and a nice bibliography.