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American murderer : the parasite that haunted the South  Cover Image Book Book

American murderer : the parasite that haunted the South / Gail Jarrow, winner of the YALSA award for excellence in nonfiction for young adults.

Jarrow, Gail, (author.).

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781684378159 :
  • ISBN: 168437815X :
  • Physical Description: 159 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-147) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Vampire -- Worm scientist -- Unlocking secrets -- The laziness germ -- All about hookworms -- Battling Necator -- "Skidoo, hookworm" -- Hookworm socials -- The privy problem -- A curse is lifted -- The bloodsucker lives on.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10-17. Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers.
Grades 7-9. Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers.
Subject: Stiles, Charles Wardell, 1867-1941.
Hookworm disease > Southern States > Prevention > History > 19th century.
Hookworm disease > Southern States > Prevention > History > 20th century.
Public health > Southern States > History > 19th century.
Public health > Southern States > History > 20th century.
Necator americanus > Southern States.
Hookworm disease > Prevention > History.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Hanover Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.

Holds

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Howe Library YA 616.9 JAR 31254003851512 Teens new shelf - Lower level Available -


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