Quicksand: HIV/AIDS in Our Lives
| AUTHOR | Anonymous; Anonymous |
| PUBLISHER | Candlewick Press (MA) (11/13/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
"An accessible, informative, insider's view, this book reminds readers that there is still a long way to go." -- Kirkus Reviews Weaving together her own story with straightforward questions and answers, the author explains the real ways that HIV/AIDS can be transmitted and explores the common experiences and emotions that might be encountered by friends and family members of someone who has the virus. She also discusses why HIV/AIDS is often still kept a secret and the importance of treating this condition like any other. With up-to-date medical information that has been thoroughly vetted by experts, this first-person narrative offers an invaluable look at what it is like to watch someone you know battle HIV/AIDS. Back matter includes a glossary, a bibliography, resources for further information, and an index.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780763660697
ISBN-10:
0763660698
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
112
Carton Quantity:
112
Product Dimensions:
5.10 x 0.50 x 7.40 inches
Weight:
0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Dating & Relationships
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Death, Grief, Bereavement
Grade Level:
5th Grade
and up
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
7.4
Point Value:
2
Interest Level:
Middle Grade Plus
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
616.979
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"An accessible, informative, insider's view, this book reminds readers that there is still a long way to go." -- Kirkus Reviews Weaving together her own story with straightforward questions and answers, the author explains the real ways that HIV/AIDS can be transmitted and explores the common experiences and emotions that might be encountered by friends and family members of someone who has the virus. She also discusses why HIV/AIDS is often still kept a secret and the importance of treating this condition like any other. With up-to-date medical information that has been thoroughly vetted by experts, this first-person narrative offers an invaluable look at what it is like to watch someone you know battle HIV/AIDS. Back matter includes a glossary, a bibliography, resources for further information, and an index.
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