AIDS (Health Issues)

AIDS (Health Issues)

by JoWhelan (Author)

Synopsis

This book explains in simple tems what HIV is and how it attacks the immune system. It looks at the methods of spread, the myths and the reality, and it gives clear advice on prevention. There is also a chapter on testing and treatment. The book looks at how AIDS has spread all over the world, and the different stages of the AIDS disease are set out from first emergence to death.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Publisher: Hodder Wayland
Published: 25 Oct 2001

ISBN 10: 0750234431
ISBN 13: 9780750234436
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
'A welcome new series that will be of real use, both to schools and to individuals.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101 the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market... -- The School Librarian 20030101
Author Bio
Jo Whelan is a science writer who specializes in medicine and healthcare. After gaining a degree in Biology she worked in scientific publishing and medical communications before going freelance. She lives in London with her husband and young son.