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Biological weapons : (Record no. 389858)

000 -LEADER
fixed length control field 01876cam a22003738i 4500
CONTROL NUMBER
control field 19986667
DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field 20170911133508.0
FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
fixed length control field 170911s2018 nyua 001 0 eng
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER
LC control number 2017043214
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781534562899 (pbk. book)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781534562011 (library bound book)
CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency DLC
Language of cataloging eng
Description conventions rda
Transcribing agency DLC
AUTHENTICATION CODE
Authentication code pcc
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number UG447.8
Item number .C655 2018
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 358/.38
Edition number 23
AUTHOR NAME
AUTHOR NAME Collins, Anna,
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Biological weapons :
Remainder of title using nature to kill /
Statement of responsibility, etc by Anna Collins.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 104 pages :
Other physical details color illustrations ;
Dimensions 24 cm.
SERIES STATEMENT
Series statement Hot topics
GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes index.
FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note What are biological weapons? -- The effects of biological agents -- Biological warfare in the 21st century -- Bioterrorism: a growing concern -- Fighting biological attacks -- Preparing for the future -- Discussion questions.
SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc "Throughout history, armies have used various kinds of germs to cripple their enemies. International treaties currently outlaw the use of biological weapons, but this does not necessarily mean that none are being developed. Through informative text, augmented by detailed infographics and sidebars, readers learn about the history of biological warfare and ways it can be avoided in the future. Annotated quotes from experts on this topic and discussion questions are also included to give readers a deeper understanding of the many facets of this complex topic."--Provided by publisher.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Biological weapons.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Biological warfare.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Bioterrorism.
ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Koha item type 01. English Non Fiction
LOCAL PROCESSING INFORMATION (OCLC)
d 358.38 COL
c 310
Copies
Piece designation (barcode) Koha full call number School Code
CRHS22567358.38 COLCharlottetown Rural High School