Leprosy (Understanding Diseases and Disorders) [Hardcover]

Rachel Lynette (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8–A solid, up-to-date examination of the disease, intelligibly explaining past fears about it, the causes, what life was like for sufferers, and leprosy today. Lucid text, organized with chapter headings and subheadings, presents the factual material in an understandable style that is unburdened by medical jargon. A few full-color photographs show how devastating the disease can be. A color map traces the spread of leprosy around the world and a diagram reviews how scientists believe the disease is transmitted. Lynette also discusses contributions made by Father Damien, Dr. Guy Faget, and Stanley Stein toward improving living conditions for leprosy patients. While the content is somewhat similar to Karen Donnelly's Leprosy (Rosen, 2002), and both books are written for the same age range, Lynette's title is more current. Students will find enough material here for reports.–Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: KidHaven; 1 edition (October 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737731729
• ISBN-13: 978-0737731729
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,708,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rachel Lynette has written over seventy nonfiction books for children as well as resource materials for teachers. She is also a Top Ten seller on the website teacherspayteachers.com. In addition, she writes a blog for teachers, parents and homeschoolers focusing on higher level thinking skills called Minds in Bloom (www.minds-in-bloom.com).

Rachel lives in the Seattle area with her two delightful children, David and Lucy, and a cat named Cosette. When she isn't writing she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, biking, drawing, and crocheting colorful hats.

Rachel also writes under the pen names: Lynette Robbins and Tori Miller.