What Is Coronavirus?
$19.95
The COVID-19 pandemic has awakened young readers and adults to viruses and health issues! This fact-based science book explores the world of coronaviruses. It explains virus and coronavirus basics, SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes. Readers will also understand how SARS-CoV-2 affects the body. But that’s not all. Get a glimpse into what scientists are doing about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Empower yourself with the steps to keep safe and curb the spread. And, learn about past pandemics and how they ended along with other optimistic outlook for the future.
| Weight | 11.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 0.2 × 11 cm |
| Language |
English |
| Pages |
104 pages |
| Reading Age |
13+ |
| Grade Level |
8+ |
What Is Coronavirus? is a fascinating comprehensive discussion of coronaviruses and the COVID-19 pandemic from the world of science and health research.
The COVID-19 pandemic has awakened young readers and adults to viruses and health issues! This fact-based science book explores the world of coronaviruses. It explains virus and coronavirus basics, SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes. Readers will also understand how SARS-CoV-2 affects the body. But that’s not all. Get a glimpse into what scientists are doing about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Empower yourself with the steps to keep safe and curb the spread. And, learn about past pandemics and how they ended along with other optimistic outlook for the future.
Author Sabbithry Persad has teamed up with Dr. Camilly de Mello and Dr. Viveca Giongo, virologists with over twenty years’ experience in virology research, to answer many lingering questions about coronaviruses and COVID-19. In these pages, readers explore questions like:
What are viruses? How do viruses change? Where did SARS-CoV-2 come from? How does SARS-CoV-2 infect the cells? What happens when a person develops COVID-19? What are scientists doing to help? How can people stay safe?
Sections include:
- Virus Basics
- Understanding Coronaviruses
- Coronavirus and the Body
- Coronavirus and the Environment
- Combatting Coronavirus
- Written in plain-language, answers to these questions provide readers with context for a complicated issue. For parents and students looking for straight answers to tough questions and a tool to sort fact from fiction, What Is Coronavirus? decodes the mystery—and dispels the fear—surrounding SARS-CoV-2, variants, and COVID-19.
READ THE REVIEWS:
“A succinct and compelling Covid-19 analysis, packed with valuable information for readers young and old.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This book is exceptionally well written and is a must-read during this time of confusion.” —Readers’ Favorite, starred review
“Many an adult who has difficulty understanding COVID-19, or who wants to review the basics, will find What is Coronavirus? well-detailed, well referenced, and filled with insights about why this virus differs from all others that have affected the human race in the past.” —D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
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Sabbithry Persad is a writer who tackles issues we face in the global community. Persad’s latest book What Is Coronavirus? How It Infects, How It Spreads, and How to Stay Safe (ages 12 and up) answers questions and concerns about the coronavirus and offers public health support by explaining SARS-CoV-2, the diseases it causes, and the steps to keep people safe and curb the spread. Readers also learn about past pandemics and how they ended, offering an optimistic outlook for the future. Persad acted—personally—as the project manager for the development of What Is Coronavirus? with passion and unique energy, a tour-de-force of leadership.
Hardback Size: 8in. x 10in.
Printed in the USA
Copyright 2022
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