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Deadly Diseases

Name: Deadly Diseases
ISBN: 9780439944465

By Nick Arnold

Part of the Horrible Science series

Adjectives

gruesome informative humorous engaging

Genres

Non-fiction Humour

Synopsis

Dive into the gruesome world of 'Deadly Diseases' and uncover the shocking truths behind humanity's most notorious illnesses. From the common cold to deadly cholera, discover which nurse dared to drink diarrhoea, how maggots can cleanse wounds, and why a scientist fed bacteria with eyeballs. Packed with sickening facts, quizzes, and cartoons, this book makes science hilariously horrible!

About the author

Nick Arnold is a brilliant British author best known for writing the Horrible Science books. He loves making science exciting and fun, with lots of fascinating facts and silly jokes. When he’s not writing, Nick enjoys exploring the world around him and discovering weird and wonderful things to share with his readers.

Pages

173 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2008

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