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Book

Your amazing immune system

Call Number

  • J 616.079 BORG (CEN, OSH, POW)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2021]

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm.

Summary

"This title examines viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa, how they attack the body, and how the immune system responds with white blood cells, antibodies, fever, mucus, and pus, and how science helps with vaccines and antibiotics. Immune system disorders are also covered."--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Your amazing body
  • When germs attack
  • All about the immune system
  • White blood cells
  • Antibodies
  • Immunity
  • Vaccines
  • Immune system at work
  • Immune system disorders
  • Getting better
  • When to see a doctor
  • Antibiotics
  • Healthy habits.

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