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"James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was assassinated when he was shot by Charles Guiteau in July 1881, less than four months after he was elected president. But Garfield didn't actually die until 80 days later. In this page-turner, award-winning author Gail Jarrow delves into the fascinating story of the relationship between Garfield and Guiteau, and relates the gruesome details of Garfield's slow and agonizing death. She...
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Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"Sticking sharp needles into small children doesn't sound like a nice thing to do -- but sometimes you have to 'be cruel to be kind.' Since the 18th century, vaccinations have saved millions of people from deadly diseases. In the future, as new techniques are invented, we might even be able to give vaccines without that needle" -- Back cover.
11) Epidemic
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Dorling Kindersley, in association with the American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
�2000
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English
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Discusses what an epidemic is, how it evolves, various causes and carriers, and efforts to prevent epidemics.