The Case of the Infected Tick (Body System Disease Investigations) - Softcover

Faulk, Michelle, Ph.d.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1464402264 ISBN 13: 9781464402265

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 2013

Synopsis

What do you get when you combine evil microbes trying to harm the circulatory system and a super detective skilled at Body System Disease Investigations? You get crime-solving super sleuth Annie Biotica! Join Annie's team: Read cases about Lyme disease and malaria. Check out a line-up of the disease suspects, such as Epstein-Barr virus. Test the body system for infection and help Annie Biotica and her science team crack the case! These engaging and easy-to-read books use the scientific method to decipher symptoms, review lab results, and diagnose and treat diseases. Some cases must be solved by you!

About this title

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8-Using a CSI-style methodology and the scientific process, disease scene investigator Annie Biotica unravels mystery illnesses. Each volume includes five cases that are all related to the featured body system. After an introduction, the case studies typically follow the same format: "The Crime," "The Clues," "The Suspect[s]," "The Evidence" (which is culled from one to two lab tests), "The Verdict," and the treatment or "Justice." Bacteria contains an additional "Protect Yourself" section, and Popcorn follows up a of couple cases. Diseases and lab tests are explained, and preventative measures are included. The verdicts don't flinch with failed treatments occasionally resulting in death (AIDS in Infected Tick and rabies in Rusty Nail. "You Solve the Case" scenarios use guiding questions to help readers solve medical mysteries on their own-though answers are included in the back of the books. Despite some inconsistencies, odd language choices, and typos, this set is exciting and informative. Color photos with plenty of gross-out close-ups and numerous illustrations add to the appeal. α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1464402264
• ISBN 13: 9781464402265
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48