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"Dangerous Diseases" is a lively and engaging nonfiction book from the popular "Horrible Science" series, designed to educate children aged 4-11 about various illnesses. It covers everything from everyday colds to historical plagues like smallpox, and includes a timely chapter on the coronavirus crisis. The book uses a signature blend of gross-out facts, humorous illustrations, and an irreverent tone to make complex scientific and historical information accessible and entertaining. Parents will appreciate its ability to demystify diseases, encourage scientific curiosity, and subtly reinforce the importance of hygiene, all while keeping children thoroughly entertained.
HORRIBLE SCIENCE: DANGEROUS DISEASES coughs up all the disgusting details of the squelchiest sicknesses that mankind has suffered through. From the cruel common cold to shocking smallpox, see what happens when your body is attacked by germs! Find out which brave nurse drank diarrhoea, which scientist used eyeballs as food for bacteria, why deadly cholera makes your skin turn blue and how munching maggots can cure flesh diseases! With sickening sick notes, dreadful disease facts, and lots of vicious viruses to make you vomit, it'll leave you bursting with the knowledge of dangerous diseases! This reloaded edition also includes a chapter on the coronavirus crisis. Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the next generation of HORRIBLE SCIENCE fans.
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What are some ways we can protect ourselves from germs and diseases?
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Which disease in the book surprised you the most and why?
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How do scientists help us understand and fight against dangerous diseases?
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Why do you think it's important to learn about diseases, even the really gross ones?
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What did you learn about the coronavirus that you didn't know before?
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