Gross Science of Athlete's Foot

Contributor(s): Kamberg, Mary-Lane (Author)

ISBN: 9781508181606

Publisher: Rosen Central

Binding Types:

Paperback

$15.75

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$28.70 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$27.50 (100+ copies: $26.75)

List/retail price:

$15.75

Pub Date: July 30, 2018

Dewey: 616.579

LCCN: 2017045963

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 10 to 13

Physical Info: 0.10" H x 9.00" L x 7.00" W ( 0.30 lbs) 48 pages

BISAC Categories:

Medical | Dermatology

Series: Way Gross Science

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000196386 ( Gross Science of Athlete's Foot)

Reading level: 6.40

Interest level: MG

Point value: 1.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Athlete's foot is an itchy, flaky, burning, sometimes gooey fungal infection that commonly occurs among athletes, but athletes aren't the only ones affected. This condition can happen to anyone at any age. Readers will learn symptoms of the ailment, as well as what causes it and how it's treated. Information includes the biology of fungi, mold, yeast, and bacteria responsible for athlete's foot and its complications. Treatments discussed include over-the-counter and prescription drugs, as well as natural remedies. Steps to prevent infection also feature ways to keep it from returning once it's cured.

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