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What Is a Virus?

By Katie Daynes

What secret makes tiny viruses powerful—and how can we stop them spreading?

informative reassuring interactive accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Health/Lifestyle

What is What Is a Virus? about?

What is a virus, and how can it make people ill? This friendly lift-the-flap book answers children’s questions about viruses in a clear and reassuring way. Discover how viruses spread, why handwashing helps, what happens when we catch an infection and how vaccines protect us. With simple explanations, colourful illustrations and interactive flaps, young readers can explore the science behind staying healthy while learning that there are practical things everyone can do to help stop germs spreading.

About the author

Katie Daynes is a talented author who has written many fun and interesting books for children. She is well known for her 'See Inside' and 'Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers' series, which help curious readers explore science, history, and lots of amazing facts. Katie loves making learning exciting and enjoyable for everyone.

Pages

12 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2021

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