Author(s): Richard Platt

General Non-Fiction

*A comprehensive history of disease and pestilence, told from the point of view of the bugs and pests that cause them. The book features case histories of specific epidemics, eyewitness' accounts from the rats, flies, ticks and creepy-crawlies who spread diseases, plus plenty of fascinating facts and figures on the biggest and worst afflictions. Illustrated throughout with brilliantly entertaining artworks and endearing characters, you'll be entertained by a cabinet war room showing the war on germs, a rogues' gallery highlighting the worst offenders, the very deadliest diseases examined under the microscope and much more. A fascinating and humorous exploration of plagues and diseases throughout history Told from the pests’ point of view, it features memorable characters who guide you through the book, such as Professor Ratty and his tsetse fly lab assistant Amusing illustrations – by award-winning illustrator John Kelly – are packed with fun details about the spread of disease and what (or who) is to blame Backed up with authoritative text telling the fascinating story of this compelling subject High-interest subject matter and ‘yuck factor’ are a big hook for boys and reluctant readers Soon to be followed by ... DON’T FLUSH! The Seriously Scientific Book of Pee and Poo