American murderer : the parasite that haunted the South
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Physical Desc
159 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
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Kids Then & Now
KIDS THEN&NOW 616.9654 JARROW
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KIDS THEN&NOW 616.9654 JARROW
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Kids Then & Now | KIDS THEN&NOW 616.9654 JARROW | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Hookworm disease -- Southern States -- Prevention -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Hookworm disease -- Southern States -- Prevention -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Instructional and educational works.
Necator americanus -- Southern States -- Juvenile literature.
Public health -- Southern States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Public health -- Southern States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Stiles, Charles Wardell, -- 1867-1941 -- Juvenile literature.
Hookworm disease -- Southern States -- Prevention -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Instructional and educational works.
Necator americanus -- Southern States -- Juvenile literature.
Public health -- Southern States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Public health -- Southern States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Stiles, Charles Wardell, -- 1867-1941 -- Juvenile literature.
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Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 8.2, 5 Points
Level 8.2, 5 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-147) and index.
Description
"Imagine microscopic worms living in the soil. They enter your body through your bare feet, travel to your intestines, and stay there for years sucking your blood like vampires. You feel exhausted. You get sick easily. It sounds like a nightmare, but that's what happened in the American South during the 1800s and early 1900s. Doctors never guessed that hookworms were making patients ill, but zoologist Charles Stiles knew better. Working with one of the first public health organizations, he and his colleagues treated the sick and showed Southerners how to protect themselves by wearing shoes and using outhouses so that the worms didn't spread. Although hookworm was eventually controlled in the United States, the parasite remains a serious health problem throughout the world. The topic of this STEM book remains relevant and will fascinate young readers interested in medicine, science, history-and gross stories about bloodsucking creatures"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 10-17.,Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers.
Target Audience
Grades 7-9.,Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jarrow, G. (2022). American murderer: the parasite that haunted the South (First edition.). Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. 2022. American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South. Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South First edition., Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, 2022.
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