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Name: Viruses
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Alan Edward Nourse

This book provides a clear overview of viruses, beginning with their basic structure and how scientists first identified them. It explains the spectrum of diseases viruses cause, from common colds to more serious illnesses, and discusses the development of vaccines that protect populations worldwide. The work also outlines current research directions, highlighting how scientists study viruses to better understand and combat them.

First publish date: 1976

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Alan Edward Nourse

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