Patient Zero - by Marilee Peters (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>True stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases. Throughout history, more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters. The courageous, trail-blazing defenders against these diseases faced a terrifying personal gamble. Often they were ignored, laughed at, or even fired from their jobs. But they kept hunting for answers, putting the pieces of the epidemic puzzle together. As they looked for clues to the origin of a disease, scientists searched for the unknown "patient zero"--the first person to have contracted it. Patient Zero brilliantly brings to life the main characters and events to tell the gripping tale of how each of seven diseases spread. The result is spine-chilling as Peters follows the scientists who solved the intricate mystery of the killer epidemics. Patient Zero reminds us that millions of people owe their lives to the work of these pioneer epidemiologists, work that continues to this day.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>" ... the mysterious nature of unexplained epidemics is perfectly captured ..."--Kirkus Reviews,08/20/14</p><br><br><p>"... will be especially relevant ... for its chapter into the Ebola virus ... which can be used to fast forward to the current Ebola epidemic"--Mackin Books in Bloom, 09/29/14</p><br><br><p>"Peters' writing style incorporates elements of mystery and horror to bring these compelling stories to life."--LibraryThing, 09/25/14</p><br><br><p>"The book reads like a thriller, with gripping accounts of how these diseases affected people."--School Library Journal, 08/14</p><br><br>"Their stories and those of victims of these diseases are given the you-are-there treatment in Peters's page-turner."--School Library Journal, 09/09/14<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><P> Marilee Peters is a former librarian who over the years has written about politics, theater, the environment, parenting, farming, and health, among other topics. This is her first book for children. She lives with her family in Vancouver, BC.
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