Why we need vaccines : how humans beat infectious diseases / Rowena Rae ; illustrated by Paige Stampatori.
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459836945
- ISBN: 1459836944
- Physical Description: 88 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
- Publisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Anxiety: when pathogens thrive and spread -- Curiosity: When people look for answers -- Determination: when people look for solutions -- Cleverness: how vaccines work -- Testing: how to know if a new vaccine works -- Risk: what it means to be vaccinated -- Reluctance: when people hesitate about vaccines -- Rules: when vaccines are required -- Access: how vaccines get distributed -- Responsibility: what we can do as individuals -- Glossary -- Resources -- Acknowledgments -- Index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 10 and up. |
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| Subject: | Vaccination > Juvenile literature. Vaccination > Social aspects > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Illustrated works. Informational works. |
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Available copies
- 8 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 4 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J614.47 RAE (Text) | 36015000451308 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | J614.47 RAE (Text) | 36015000450821 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | J614.47 RAE (Text) | 36015000451431 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | J614.47 RAE (Text) | 36015000451373 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
