Why we need vaccines : how humans beat infectious diseases / Rowena Rae ; illustrated by Paige Stampatori.
| Author/creator | Rae, Rowena author. |
| Other author | Stampatori, Paige, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2024. |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 88 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Orca timeline ; 6 Orca timeline ; 6. ^A1473760 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 84) and index |
| Interest age level | Ages 10 and up. |
| Audience | 1060 Lexile |
| Awards note | School Library Journal Best Books, 2024 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Rae, Rowena. Why we need vaccines. Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2024 1459836952 9781459836952 |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| LCCN | 2023942425 |
| ISBN | 9781459836945 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1459836944 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (PDF) |
| ISBN | (EPUB) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 614.47 R12W | ✔ Available | Place Hold |