Flesh Wound: A Minor Injury Takes a Deadly Turn (XBooks)

by Shea Phillips

Overview

Will they solve this medical mystery in time?

When Bo Salisbury hurts his ankle playing soccer, doctors think it's a bad bruise. Soon his leg gets worse, and he feels very sick. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. How can a bite from a pet prairie dog cause a life-threatening illness? Where does the guinea worm, a parasite that lives under human skin, come from? How can a virus that attacks the brain be related to birds dropping dead at the zoo? With topics based in science, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531132319
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	Xbooks
Edition description:	Library Edition
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 7.63(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 3–8—This hi-lo medical series provides attention-grabbing introductions, short chapters, and numerous photos. Close-ups of Guinea worms emerging from a victim's leg or pus-filled bumps underscore the serious nature of the medical conditions being described, but also appeal to those who enjoy being grossed out. Time lines, diagrams, and "In Depth" sidebars offer additional information. Back matter includes profiles of experts, descriptions of the tools they use, and charts of similar carriers or diseases. The glossary not only defines unfamiliar terms, but offers pronunciation guides and identifies parts of speech. Fiction and nonfiction books on similar topics are listed in the resource section for further reading or research. The "ick" factor will make these very popular. VERDICT A good series for highlighting STEM careers while supporting struggling readers.

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