Polio
Thanks to a the pioneering efforts of disease researchers and immunologists and a highly effective and concerted global vaccination effort, one of the most dread diseases of the twentieth century has been largely wiped out. For most people, polio is no longer the terrifying specter it once was, yet it still casts a long and dark shadow over human consciousness and history, due to its extreme physical and emotional effects on polio victims and their families, and the equally extreme early treatments for it. The story of polio is ultimately a triumphant one, involving ingenious detective work and scientific experimentation, breakthrough discoveries, courageous study participants, and an inspiring global mobilization to protect a vulnerable population of young children. This compelling tale of disease, suffering, courage, determination, and triumph is told in gripping detail, revealing exactly how society was scarred, shaped, and ultimately strengthened by its successful war on polio.
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Series Review: Epidemics and Society"These books are all high-interest/low-reading level which is very helpful when teachers are differentiating for reading levels in the classroom. The format in this series also lends itself nicely to group work as each book not only has information on the history of the disease, the disease itself, and the future of the disease, but also a Myth vs. Fact page, "10 Great Questions to ask a Doctor", and interesting facts about famous people associated with the disease...This series lends itself not only to science, but to social studies and language arts curriculum as well."
--VOYA Magazine
Series Review: Epidemics and Society
"For up to date information on epidemics that have plagued society for hundreds of years, this series will be most welcome...Short sentences and many pictures, photographs, and diagrams make these good for lower level readers and for differentiating instruction by providing current materials on a variety of reading levels...Schools needing current, low reading level materials would benefit from this series."
--Library Media Connection