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Quicksand

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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, and resources for further information.


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Publisher: Candlewick Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 13, 2012

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780763662059
  • Release date: November 13, 2012

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780763662059
  • File size: 2263 KB
  • Release date: November 13, 2012

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:7.4
Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty:6

"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, and resources for further information.


Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Candlewick Press

    Kindle Book
    Release date: November 13, 2012

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780763662059
    Release date: November 13, 2012

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780763662059
    File size: 2263 KB
    Release date: November 13, 2012

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 7.4
    Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    Text Difficulty: 6