The gruesome story of deadly diseases, told by the filthy pests that spread the germs! This fun and fascinating book will infect you with knowledge... Discover history's worst epidemics, from the Black Death to tuberculosis Witness great scientific discoveries and meet the people who cooked up the cures Join the war on germs and see how science tackles disease in today's world
Were women allowed on board a man-of-war? How did sailors create a shark-proof swimming pool in tropic waters? Why was the ship's cook nicknamed "slushy"?
Why was the chapel the highest room in the castle? Why were peasants forced to bake their bread in the Lord's oven? Why did castle stairs spiral clockwise as they rose?
How do movie producers create rivers, lakes, and oceans in a studio? What is unusual about preparing ice cream in an Antarctic base? Where does snow fall on the Grand Canyon
How many rivets and bolts hold together the wings of a Boeing 777 plane? Why does an astronaut's space suit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts jelly in donuts?
How does the body protect itself from infections? Are you taller at the beginning or the end of the day? What makes your tummy rumble?
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