Deadly Diseases and Curious Cures is a doctor's log of all the diseases that people suffer when they are at sea through history. From scurvy on the high seas to yellow fever, this guide is packed with facts and tips about what the diseases are, how to tell what you've got, and what you could do! This book provides a fresh and exciting insight into scientific enquiry. White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

Author Biography

Series Consultant Gill Matthews is a literacy consultant and writer, and series editor for several major literacy programmes. She was involved in the development of the non-fiction element of the Primary Framework for teachers, and is a leading advocate for the need for quality non-fiction in literacy teaching.