The Case of the Sneezy Popcorn: Annie Biotica Solves Respiratory System Disease Crimes (Body System Disease Investigations)

Faulk, Michelle, Ph.d.

ISBN 10: 0766039463 ISBN 13: 9780766039469

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Strep throat . . . pneumonia . . . influenza . . . What do you get when you combine evil microbes trying to harm the respiratory system and a super detective skilled at Body System Disease Investigations? You get crime-solving super sleuth Annie Biotica! Join Annie's team: Read the case, check out a line-up of the disease suspects, test the body system for infection, and help Annie Biotica and her science team crack the case! These engaging and easy-to-read books use the scientific method to decipher symptoms, review lab results, and diagnose and treat diseases. Some cases must be solved by you!

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-8-Using a CSI-style methodology and the scientific process, disease scene investigator Annie Biotica unravels mystery illnesses. Each volume includes five cases that are all related to the featured body system. After an introduction, the case studies typically follow the same format: "The Crime," "The Clues," "The Suspect[s]," "The Evidence" (which is culled from one to two lab tests), "The Verdict," and the treatment or "Justice." Bacteria contains an additional "Protect Yourself" section, and Popcorn follows up a of couple cases. Diseases and lab tests are explained, and preventative measures are included. The verdicts don't flinch with failed treatments occasionally resulting in death (AIDS in Infected Tick and rabies in Rusty Nail. "You Solve the Case" scenarios use guiding questions to help readers solve medical mysteries on their own-though answers are included in the back of the books. Despite some inconsistencies, odd language choices, and typos, this set is exciting and informative. Color photos with plenty of gross-out close-ups and numerous illustrations add to the appeal. α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0766039463
• ISBN 13: 9780766039469
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48