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Pragas, Peste e Pestilência
SINOPSE Aviso: Este livro é contagioso! A terrível história de doenças mortais contadas pelas pestes nojentas que propagam os germes! Testemunha as grandes descobertas científicas e conhece as pessoas que cozinharam as curas. Descobre as piores epidemias da História, da peste negra à tuberculose. Junta-te à guerra aos germes e vê como a ciência ataca as doenças do mundo atual. Este livro divertido e fascinante vai-te contagiar com conhecimento…
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First published October 1, 2011
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Richard Platt
291 books26 followers(1953–)
Richard Platt is the author of more than sixty informative books for young readers, and he also writes for innovative multimedia projects. Some of his most popular works have been collaborations with illustrator Stephen Biesty on the "Cross-Sections" series. After a failed attempt to forge a career as a photographer, Platt discovered that he had a knack for writing. "I started writing about photography: first magazine articles, then books," he explained on the Walker Books Web site. "I got a job editing children's books, then went on to write them."
In the 1990s, Platt teamed up with popular juvenile illustrator Biesty for several books, beginning with Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections Book, published in 1992. The following year, a second volume in the series, Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War, proved equally interesting for late-elementary-age readers, especially those enchanted by seventeenth-century battleships. Alongside Biesty's cutaway illustrations, Platt provides explanatory text that indicates the purpose and activities in each section of the ship. The hardships of life aboard such vessels for their often 800-member crews are not overlooked, either, and the drawings depict food rations crawling with maggots and a doctor's pail containing severed limbs. Ellen Mandel, writing for Booklist, asserted that Platt's "intriguing text" serves to make "this meticulously presented book a treasure of factual content and visual imagery."
For Stephen Biesty's Incredible Everything, Platt provides informative paragraphs to accompany the illustrations for many everyday products, such as athletic shoes and compact discs. Much of the text revolves around the manufacturing process. Stephen Biesty's Incredible Body is a lesson in human anatomy, with sections on each of the body's systems and several major organs; the digestive system alone takes up four pages. Platt has also worked with the illustrator on Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle and Stephen Biesty's Incredible Explosions.
Working with publisher Dorling Kindersley, Platt has authored several titles in their "Eyewitness" series, some of which have appeared in the United States under the Knopf/Borzoi imprint. Pirate details the world of corsairs, privateers, and crime on the high seas throughout history. A reviewer for Science Books and Films, Richard B. Woodbury, praised the work as "a veritable miniencyclopedia or minimuseum" and "a pleasure to look at." Spy chronicles the history of espionage and the decisive role intelligence-gathering triumphs have played in history. Of particular emphasis are the code-breaking endeavors by Allied intelligence networks during World War II. Shipwreck, also part of the "Eyewitness" series, investigates famous sea disasters and rescues. Like the other books in the popular series, Shipwreck is lavishly illustrated. Chris Stephenson, writing in School Librarian, called it "an excellent source of historical evidence and nautical information."
Platt has also written several books about inventions. His The Smithsonian Visual Timeline of Inventions, which appeared in 1994, won praise from reviewers for its comprehensiveness. Platt divides the development of technology throughout the ages into five sections, including agriculture, conquest, and communication. The timeline begins at 600,000 BCE, around the time humans likely began using fire, and includes predictions for innovations that may occur in the near future. Cathryn A. Camper, reviewing The Smithsonian Visual Timeline of Inventions for School Library Journal, praised Platt's skilled use of illustration and text, which the critic felt "teaches a sophisticated form of literacy similar to" that provided with multimedia learning tools—an area in which Platt already had a great deal of writing experience. "Readers will delight in the colorful pictures and the text, which gives just enough information to satisfy curiosity," opined Voice of Youth Advo
Richard Platt is the author of more than sixty informative books for young readers, and he also writes for innovative multimedia projects. Some of his most popular works have been collaborations with illustrator Stephen Biesty on the "Cross-Sections" series. After a failed attempt to forge a career as a photographer, Platt discovered that he had a knack for writing. "I started writing about photography: first magazine articles, then books," he explained on the Walker Books Web site. "I got a job editing children's books, then went on to write them."
In the 1990s, Platt teamed up with popular juvenile illustrator Biesty for several books, beginning with Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections Book, published in 1992. The following year, a second volume in the series, Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War, proved equally interesting for late-elementary-age readers, especially those enchanted by seventeenth-century battleships. Alongside Biesty's cutaway illustrations, Platt provides explanatory text that indicates the purpose and activities in each section of the ship. The hardships of life aboard such vessels for their often 800-member crews are not overlooked, either, and the drawings depict food rations crawling with maggots and a doctor's pail containing severed limbs. Ellen Mandel, writing for Booklist, asserted that Platt's "intriguing text" serves to make "this meticulously presented book a treasure of factual content and visual imagery."
For Stephen Biesty's Incredible Everything, Platt provides informative paragraphs to accompany the illustrations for many everyday products, such as athletic shoes and compact discs. Much of the text revolves around the manufacturing process. Stephen Biesty's Incredible Body is a lesson in human anatomy, with sections on each of the body's systems and several major organs; the digestive system alone takes up four pages. Platt has also worked with the illustrator on Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle and Stephen Biesty's Incredible Explosions.
Working with publisher Dorling Kindersley, Platt has authored several titles in their "Eyewitness" series, some of which have appeared in the United States under the Knopf/Borzoi imprint. Pirate details the world of corsairs, privateers, and crime on the high seas throughout history. A reviewer for Science Books and Films, Richard B. Woodbury, praised the work as "a veritable miniencyclopedia or minimuseum" and "a pleasure to look at." Spy chronicles the history of espionage and the decisive role intelligence-gathering triumphs have played in history. Of particular emphasis are the code-breaking endeavors by Allied intelligence networks during World War II. Shipwreck, also part of the "Eyewitness" series, investigates famous sea disasters and rescues. Like the other books in the popular series, Shipwreck is lavishly illustrated. Chris Stephenson, writing in School Librarian, called it "an excellent source of historical evidence and nautical information."
Platt has also written several books about inventions. His The Smithsonian Visual Timeline of Inventions, which appeared in 1994, won praise from reviewers for its comprehensiveness. Platt divides the development of technology throughout the ages into five sections, including agriculture, conquest, and communication. The timeline begins at 600,000 BCE, around the time humans likely began using fire, and includes predictions for innovations that may occur in the near future. Cathryn A. Camper, reviewing The Smithsonian Visual Timeline of Inventions for School Library Journal, praised Platt's skilled use of illustration and text, which the critic felt "teaches a sophisticated form of literacy similar to" that provided with multimedia learning tools—an area in which Platt already had a great deal of writing experience. "Readers will delight in the colorful pictures and the text, which gives just enough information to satisfy curiosity," opined Voice of Youth Advo
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November 27, 2020
This is an indepth look at germs and disease in a fun way kids can get into. Richard uses rats, fleas, mosquitos and other disease spreaders to be the silly scientist characters in the book. They are simply eye candy. Make no mistake, this is a factual look at bacteria, viruses and disease and the history of humanity living with them.
This goes into Bubonic plague, Leprosy, smallpox, cholera, malaria, TB, etc. All the major killers throughout our history. I will admit to being so oblivious to all these things growing up in a country with vaccines and people being healthy. 1 in 5 children didn't die from some terrible disease. Covid-19 sure has changed my outlook. This book is talking about all that and it's easy to see how it's saying something like Covid could happen in the future.
There were some disturbing things too. There is a new strain of TB in Africa that antibiotics won't treat and in 2011 when this was written, they were worried about this spreading and it could be a real killer. I mean, I certainly don't want something else to come along. I admit to taking health for granted and the fact that people are disease free. Now, I worry a bit about these plagues and what might be coming next.
The one thing this didn't go into is how Global climate change is a factor in the spread of disease and scientist now say that these plagues will be more common in the future if the climate continues to warm.
It's a great book for kids who are interested in science how the world works. It can also be a bit scary. It's not a beginning book and this would be a powerful book right now during COVID. They keep the facts coming and the artwork silly. There isn't a story, this is about the diseases. I knew a lot and I still learned something from this book.
This goes into Bubonic plague, Leprosy, smallpox, cholera, malaria, TB, etc. All the major killers throughout our history. I will admit to being so oblivious to all these things growing up in a country with vaccines and people being healthy. 1 in 5 children didn't die from some terrible disease. Covid-19 sure has changed my outlook. This book is talking about all that and it's easy to see how it's saying something like Covid could happen in the future.
There were some disturbing things too. There is a new strain of TB in Africa that antibiotics won't treat and in 2011 when this was written, they were worried about this spreading and it could be a real killer. I mean, I certainly don't want something else to come along. I admit to taking health for granted and the fact that people are disease free. Now, I worry a bit about these plagues and what might be coming next.
The one thing this didn't go into is how Global climate change is a factor in the spread of disease and scientist now say that these plagues will be more common in the future if the climate continues to warm.
It's a great book for kids who are interested in science how the world works. It can also be a bit scary. It's not a beginning book and this would be a powerful book right now during COVID. They keep the facts coming and the artwork silly. There isn't a story, this is about the diseases. I knew a lot and I still learned something from this book.
August 8, 2020
A timely look at past epidemics.
August 17, 2022
Lo hemos leido mi hijo de 5 años y yo juntos. Élmismo me pide darle 5 estrellas yes que le gusta todo el tema de cuerpo humano, virus, y demas. Hay temas algo complicados para su edad pero ha puesto interes en todas y cada una de las páginas
February 6, 2012
Come in and take a tour of the Pox Lab—if you dare!
This fascinating and humorous book describes the history of the world’s worst diseases and pandemics, including bubonic plague, leprosy, cholera, malaria, smallpox, influenza, tuberculosis, and more. The Pox Lab is staffed by some very interesting scientists and teachers…in fact, they are the very same pests that have spread the germs that cause these diseases. Meet Dr. Scratch (a flea) and Professor Ratticus (a rat, of course); their lab assistants are a mosquito and a tse-tse fly. These germ and disease experts describe symptoms of each disease and popular treatments throughout history; for example, the color red was thought to cure smallpox, and bleeding was a popular treatment for many diseases—a treatment that often caused more harm than good.
Professor Ratticus and his cohorts explain how the search for cures for these dreadful diseases has spurred the advancement of science, leading to the invention of microscopes and X-rays, as well as antibiotics, vaccines, and other life-saving treatments. Learning about the protists, bacteria, and viruses that cause disease has helped scientists figure out how to prevent many diseases.
In addition to germs that affect humans, the Pox Lab also studies those that infect crops and animals, and the effect that they have on people. One such germ caused the blight on Ireland’s potato crop in the mid-1800s, which led to the death of a million people from starvation and typhus. And the improper processing of animals for food also causes widespread sickness even today.
This high-interest book is a fun—and funny—way to learn about some pretty difficult topics, with colorful illustrations detailing the complex ideas in germ theory, microbiology, global pandemics, and immunity. And though the subject of pandemics is a serious one, the depiction of the scowling germs behind these horrible diseases helps to lighten the mood, while the text provides interesting and accurate information. (Originally written for and posted on Mackin Books in Bloom at http://mackinbooksinbloom.com)
This fascinating and humorous book describes the history of the world’s worst diseases and pandemics, including bubonic plague, leprosy, cholera, malaria, smallpox, influenza, tuberculosis, and more. The Pox Lab is staffed by some very interesting scientists and teachers…in fact, they are the very same pests that have spread the germs that cause these diseases. Meet Dr. Scratch (a flea) and Professor Ratticus (a rat, of course); their lab assistants are a mosquito and a tse-tse fly. These germ and disease experts describe symptoms of each disease and popular treatments throughout history; for example, the color red was thought to cure smallpox, and bleeding was a popular treatment for many diseases—a treatment that often caused more harm than good.
Professor Ratticus and his cohorts explain how the search for cures for these dreadful diseases has spurred the advancement of science, leading to the invention of microscopes and X-rays, as well as antibiotics, vaccines, and other life-saving treatments. Learning about the protists, bacteria, and viruses that cause disease has helped scientists figure out how to prevent many diseases.
In addition to germs that affect humans, the Pox Lab also studies those that infect crops and animals, and the effect that they have on people. One such germ caused the blight on Ireland’s potato crop in the mid-1800s, which led to the death of a million people from starvation and typhus. And the improper processing of animals for food also causes widespread sickness even today.
This high-interest book is a fun—and funny—way to learn about some pretty difficult topics, with colorful illustrations detailing the complex ideas in germ theory, microbiology, global pandemics, and immunity. And though the subject of pandemics is a serious one, the depiction of the scowling germs behind these horrible diseases helps to lighten the mood, while the text provides interesting and accurate information. (Originally written for and posted on Mackin Books in Bloom at http://mackinbooksinbloom.com)
June 19, 2012
The pests themselves lead you on a tour of some of the most gruesome diseases throughout human history. After reviewing the roles played by protists, bacteria, and viruses (in order of decreasing size) and their discovery with the invention of microscopes, they introduce some of the deadliest diseases known to humanity. Learn the symptoms (truly disgusting) and travels (far and wide) of bubonic plague, small pox, various strains of flu, HIV, yellow fever, typhus, leprosy, malaria, tuberculosis, and more. Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence (Scholastic 2011) by Richard Platt is packed with information. Did you know that Asian warriors used early biological warfare against the city of Caffa? They threw diseased bodies over the wall to infect the people on the other side.
Colorful illustrations by John Kelly add a dose of humor to supplement the rather disgusting and disturbing information. Dr. Scratch (a flea), Professor Attious (a rat), Lab assistant Mozzy (a mosquito), and lab assistant Tik-Tik (a tsetse fly) serve as guides through the world of infectious disease. My only complaint is that some of the type is too small for my bifocal eyes to read comfortably.
I'm just glad to know that we have made progress in fighting these diseases that once ravaged populations. Keep up the good work, doctors!
Published on my blog at http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2012/0...
Colorful illustrations by John Kelly add a dose of humor to supplement the rather disgusting and disturbing information. Dr. Scratch (a flea), Professor Attious (a rat), Lab assistant Mozzy (a mosquito), and lab assistant Tik-Tik (a tsetse fly) serve as guides through the world of infectious disease. My only complaint is that some of the type is too small for my bifocal eyes to read comfortably.
I'm just glad to know that we have made progress in fighting these diseases that once ravaged populations. Keep up the good work, doctors!
Published on my blog at http://kaymcgriff.edublogs.org/2012/0...
March 19, 2013
Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence is super fun and very informative. It's surprising how much information they fit on 48 pages. But the book never feels overloaded. The layout is similar to Eyewitness books with one main topic per page-spread with chunks/paragraphs of supplemental information spread across the page-spread. The book covers a few diseases in detail (plague, small pox, malaria) and glances over a few more. I would have been interested to see more about the diseases skimmed over, such as Ebola and HIV. I'll have to save that interest for another book. The book also addresses how far we've come in the fight against disease as well as future threats, such as antibiotic resistant tuberculosis.
The illustrations are a lot of fun. It is very colorful, and the characters are quirky. The rats and mosquitoes don't play a central role; they mostly just highlight the informational paragraphs.
My only complaint is that the book is so thin, it can easily disappear on the bookshelf, but that's the price you pay for getting the paperback. Aside from that, it's a great short informational text.
You can find this and other reviews at my blog.
The illustrations are a lot of fun. It is very colorful, and the characters are quirky. The rats and mosquitoes don't play a central role; they mostly just highlight the informational paragraphs.
My only complaint is that the book is so thin, it can easily disappear on the bookshelf, but that's the price you pay for getting the paperback. Aside from that, it's a great short informational text.
You can find this and other reviews at my blog.
October 1, 2019
This book had potential to be unique and informative, but the delivery was lacking. The font used for all the text is sloppy and hard to read, like an old, smudgy typewriter. It would have been better if only used for the titles or side boxes. The illustrations are cartoony and messy. However, it is filled with interesting information about illnesses throughout history that is hard to find all in one place elsewhere. If you can get past the font and illustrations, it is useful.
Also take note it mentions sex on "Disease: How It Spreads":
"THROUGH SEX: some diseases cause infection through sexual contact. This does NOT mean through normal, everyday contact such as touching or kissing." (page 9)
Also take note it mentions sex on "Disease: How It Spreads":
"THROUGH SEX: some diseases cause infection through sexual contact. This does NOT mean through normal, everyday contact such as touching or kissing." (page 9)
April 26, 2015
Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence by Richard Platt
Spring 2015
Nonfiction #6
GROSS! Who in their right mind wants to read a book about disease? THIS IS NOT MED SCHOOL! Richard Platt gives a look into the world of germs, viruses, and fungi. With funky pictures and a fun way to approach a heavy topic, this book does itself justice.
I find this book so well done that I can not even begin to tell you how much I want everyone to at least just pick it up. The book is a wonderfully done informational science book. It covers everything from diseases we have eradicated to modern-day biological warfare. This book is a must for a classroom!
Spring 2015
Nonfiction #6
GROSS! Who in their right mind wants to read a book about disease? THIS IS NOT MED SCHOOL! Richard Platt gives a look into the world of germs, viruses, and fungi. With funky pictures and a fun way to approach a heavy topic, this book does itself justice.
I find this book so well done that I can not even begin to tell you how much I want everyone to at least just pick it up. The book is a wonderfully done informational science book. It covers everything from diseases we have eradicated to modern-day biological warfare. This book is a must for a classroom!
October 21, 2014
Plagues, Pox and Pestilence is a weird/interesting book. It explores the wonderful world of diseases and how to protect yourself from extremely harmful to not so harmful. Also it teaches you the history of the diseases such as where it came from, how it spreads, how to protects yourself from the disease and where it has spread in the past. I recommend this interesting book to anyone who likes to read informational books about history and deadly disease and viruses. -MD
May 2, 2019
This was so cute, and I couldn't find any mistakes; worth mentioning, because I usually do.
It gets the highest marks but I did not like the typeface used for the headings. The capital A had a squiggly that shouldn't have been there: Â. I don't take this lightly; it's a massive spelling error and makes it all look funky.
It gets the highest marks but I did not like the typeface used for the headings. The capital A had a squiggly that shouldn't have been there: Â. I don't take this lightly; it's a massive spelling error and makes it all look funky.
November 6, 2011
This was well done...lots of facts and information about Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence - Kids who like ick factor in what they are reading will love this non-fiction exploration of bacteria and viruses.
July 25, 2013
Full of information and details that many adults will find interesting. Table of contents organizes the book well for children; the back includes "poxy words" (vocabulary) and an index. I found the section on the bubonic plague fascinating (and horrifying!).
October 24, 2015
This book uses colorful illustrations and thorough explanations to detail how disease is spread. Although the target audience would be ages 8-10 I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it quite interesting. Perfect read for budding young scientists!
August 20, 2012
what can i say...my kid has a unique taste in books. this is a really fun, interesting book to read about diseases.
December 31, 2014
If you had to read a book about deadly contagion, then this book would be a good pick, especially for younger readers.
February 26, 2013
Highly informational and slightly gross informational quick read about plagues, bacteria, and scientists (mis)information. Kids are sure to love this one, especially boy readers.
October 2, 2016
A fun introduction to all things plague, pox, and pestilence. Had a good time looking at all the illustrations and reading the facts.
April 6, 2019
Moc pěkná česká verze. Spousta zajímavých informací, otázkou však je pro koho - jestli pro dospělé nebo pro děti. Ilustrace jsou fenomenálně rozkošné
October 1, 2021
It is time to dive into the gross and scary world of plagues, pox, pestilence, all those other diseases and more!
I read this one in Dutch (and love the Dutch title which is Virus Lab), but thought I would share my thoughts in English. The book is, in my eyes, perfect for the Halloween season given how gruesome these diseases are. Plus, the art works well for the season as well.
In this delightful and disgusting book we learn all about those nasty diseases and gruesome pestilence and plagues. And we do so in a very fun way, namely with illustrations! Each two pages is a theme and each one has a full spread illustration to go along with it. In those illustrations we see rats, diseases, fleas, mosquitos do their nasty things (or just do tests and other fun things). Disgusting, but fun! It made the book even more interesting to me and I soaked up the information. Well, a lot of it I already knew, but there were still a couple of things I learned from the book. We learn about smallpox, the black plague/bubonic plague, to HIV and SARS. We learn about how they came to fruition and also what (and who) cured them. How various vaccines were made. We see how these diseases were spread (not just through rats, but also because of people who either run or don’t know they are sick (for instance leprosy takes 20 (!!) years to show itself but you can infect others in that time).
The book really reminded me of those Horrible History and Horrible Science books! And I love that as those series were my favs when I was a kid and even as an adult I pick them up at times to re-read them again.
And yes, I skipped the Corona part. Great that it is added, but sorry we are still in Corona and things are still not normal… I don’t need to read about that crap. Nope. No Thank you. Maybe in 10 years I will be able to read about it without feeling the need to destroy things. For now. Keep it away.
I love love love loved the art. It was such a perfect style for this kind of book. I definitely am curious what more John Kelly has done! The style is vaguely like one I know, but Goodreads definitely isn’t a help given there are just too many John Kellys. If anyone knows the right John Kelly, let me know!
Highly recommended!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I read this one in Dutch (and love the Dutch title which is Virus Lab), but thought I would share my thoughts in English. The book is, in my eyes, perfect for the Halloween season given how gruesome these diseases are. Plus, the art works well for the season as well.
In this delightful and disgusting book we learn all about those nasty diseases and gruesome pestilence and plagues. And we do so in a very fun way, namely with illustrations! Each two pages is a theme and each one has a full spread illustration to go along with it. In those illustrations we see rats, diseases, fleas, mosquitos do their nasty things (or just do tests and other fun things). Disgusting, but fun! It made the book even more interesting to me and I soaked up the information. Well, a lot of it I already knew, but there were still a couple of things I learned from the book. We learn about smallpox, the black plague/bubonic plague, to HIV and SARS. We learn about how they came to fruition and also what (and who) cured them. How various vaccines were made. We see how these diseases were spread (not just through rats, but also because of people who either run or don’t know they are sick (for instance leprosy takes 20 (!!) years to show itself but you can infect others in that time).
The book really reminded me of those Horrible History and Horrible Science books! And I love that as those series were my favs when I was a kid and even as an adult I pick them up at times to re-read them again.
And yes, I skipped the Corona part. Great that it is added, but sorry we are still in Corona and things are still not normal… I don’t need to read about that crap. Nope. No Thank you. Maybe in 10 years I will be able to read about it without feeling the need to destroy things. For now. Keep it away.
I love love love loved the art. It was such a perfect style for this kind of book. I definitely am curious what more John Kelly has done! The style is vaguely like one I know, but Goodreads definitely isn’t a help given there are just too many John Kellys. If anyone knows the right John Kelly, let me know!
Highly recommended!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
November 2, 2017
favorite book. love it.
August 9, 2021
Fun to read and look at
September 2, 2022
A cute, informative, and engaging book on diseases.
October 15, 2022
Soren really liked this one.
October 2, 2025
Very interesting and a good overview.
January 26, 2026
Josiah has been so into germs and he found this book fascinating!
March 28, 2020
Tuhle knížku si naše čtyřletá cácora vybrala v knihovně, protože má morbidní období a tady jsou působivě roztomilý ilustrace lidí s leprou a s neštovicema.
Viry a bakterie jsou tu zobrazeny jako barevný srandovní potvůrky se záludným výrazem (ale nechybí ani realistický nákresy).
Popravdě z téhle knížky zatím nic moc nemá, ale myslím si, že pro 8-10 leté děti, co se zajímají o přírodu, nebo chtějí být doktory, až vyrostou, je obsah úplně adekvátní.
Hele, dokonce i já se dozvěděla spoustu zajímavých věcí!
Jen je to možná vzhledem k současnýmu dění trochu znepokojivý čtení.
Viry a bakterie jsou tu zobrazeny jako barevný srandovní potvůrky se záludným výrazem (ale nechybí ani realistický nákresy).
Popravdě z téhle knížky zatím nic moc nemá, ale myslím si, že pro 8-10 leté děti, co se zajímají o přírodu, nebo chtějí být doktory, až vyrostou, je obsah úplně adekvátní.
Hele, dokonce i já se dozvěděla spoustu zajímavých věcí!
Jen je to možná vzhledem k současnýmu dění trochu znepokojivý čtení.
July 30, 2012
Lots of information--some of it kind of gross for a girl, but I imagine boys would like it. Humor and good writing make the book accessible and informative.
April 9, 2013
Very interesting non-fiction about diseases. Lots of short, interesting side bars with many great facts. Also, great illustrations.
August 9, 2014
Loved this informative book about diseases- it is a great addition to my human body collection for students' research.
June 18, 2015
Both my 7 year old and my 4 year old enjoy looking at this book. I don't understand why. Fascinating information.
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