Heart Disease: (Health Watch) [Hardcover]

John C. Gold (Author)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 6-12?Each of these books begins with the case study of a real person who suffered from the disease in question. The authors then discuss the causes, effects, diagnoses, treatments, cures, and ongoing research as is applicable to the respective diseases. Delineated sections present basic well-organized material in a style that is easy to read and understand. Highlighted words, although explained in the text, also appear in the glossary. Full-color illustrations include photographs and well-labeled diagrams. These titles have more easier-to-find facts than the "The Facts About" series (Crestwood). While the "Venture" series (Watts) and the "Diseases and People" series (Enslow) are written on a higher reading level, these new titles have almost as much information and the diagrams are better.?Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers; Revised edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766016536
• ISBN-13: 978-0766016538
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,826,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Understandable, May 3, 2001

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Kelley Drisko (Augusta, Maine United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart Disease: (Health Watch) (Hardcover)

A very informative book that covers many aspects of heart disease including causes and prevention. Vocabulary is appropriate for the target audience. The inclusion of a glossary, index, and web links enhance the effectiveness of this book. The only drawback is the lack of a pronounciation guide for the technical term used in the book. Other than that this is an excellent choice for anyone who needs or wants more information on this topic.

3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, November 30, 2009

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A. Collier "Pastime Reader" (Sunny Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heart Disease (Health Watch) (Library Binding)

The edition that I mistakenly ordered was published in 1995 and is outdated with regard to diagnostics and treatments of heart disease. My fourth grader used this as reference for our homeschool unit study on the human heart. The information presented is easy to understand and serves the purpose of learning the basic principles of heart disease. The beginning of the book introduces Dennis Dutremble and his experience having a heart attack. The rest of the book discusses the anatomy of the heart, how it works, types and causes of heart disease, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. It is written in a format that 4th through 6th graders can easily grasp, but as a nurse myself, the book is better intended as an informational reference for newly diagnosed patients. Decent book for the basics, but make sure you pay attention to the publishing date and order the edition that is most current.