to learn more about the epidemics and pandemics that affect people all over the world, including right here in the United States. Using Denise Grady's 2006 book Deadly Invaders: Virus Outbreaks From Around The World, From Marburg Fever To Avian Flu as your guide, you will learn about several different kinds of viral diseases as well as their symptoms and their devastating effects. You also will learn what worldwide teams of medical experts are doing to stop the spread of these diseases and what you can do to make sure you're as safe as possible.

 

This companion website gathers together several more helpful resources that will enhance your knowledge of the "deadly invaders" in our world. Have fun and explore! Then click HERE to find out how you can share your new knowledge with others and learn even more.

 

Site creator: Ms. Kelly Hladek, May 2010

Book jacket photo retrieved from the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt site.

Denise Grady has been a reporter in the science news department of The New York Times since 1998. In that time, she has written more than 500 stories about medicine and biology, and has also edited two New York Times books for adults. She also has worked on the staff of several prominent science publications, including the New England Journal of Medicine, Discover magazine, and The Sciences. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards for her science journalism.

-from the Deadly Invaders book jacket

 

For more information about Denise Grady and the Deadly Invaders book, you can visit the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's publicity site that features a conversation with the author. Author's photo from www.google.com/images.

 

Book Citation:

Grady, Denise. (2006). Deadly Invaders: Virus Outbreaks From Around The World, From Marburg Fever To Avian Flu. A New York Times Book. Boston: Kingfisher Publications.