| Carnival of Contagion Contributor(s): Diamond, Judy (Author), Hall, Bob (Author), West, John T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1496205960 ISBN-13: 9781496205964 Publisher: University of Nebraska Press OUR PRICE: $12.71 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries |
| Dewey: 616.915 |
| LCCN: 2017022069 |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 6.66" W x 9.91" (0.39 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. Spread by physical contact or through the air, it is a leading cause of death globally among young children. Carnival of Contagion, an entertaining graphic novel about the dangers of measles, traces the adventures of a group of young adults as they enter a viral fantasy world run by a mysterious and seductive carnival barker. Illustrated by Marvel and DC Comics artist Bob Hall and including an original essay written by the award-winning science journalist Carl Zimmer, Carnival of Contagion presents a unique and fascinating story about one of the world's most deadly viruses. |