The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook (Facts for Life)

The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook (Facts for Life)
by Carol Turkington

The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook (Facts for Life)
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Author: Carol Turkington
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-12
ISBN: 0816039607
Number of pages: 408
Publisher: Checkmark Books

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Book Review: the best book on the subject
Summary: 5 Stars

I have many books on this subject
and this is exactly what i was looking for when i typed the word poisons in the search engine it is neither too scientific nor too simple "the best book on the subject" If this book doesn't live up to your expectations i do not believe there is another book that can give you more info on so many poisons.

Summary of The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook (Facts for Life)

Hundreds of poisons surround us in our daily lives, from poisonous plants and animals to medications and environmental toxins. Poisons and Antidotes is a comprehensive, A-to-Z resource that provides concise and easy-to-follow descriptions, symptoms, and treatments for more than 600 toxins, including poisonous spiders, snakes, and other crawling creatures; common household poisons; addictive drugs, such as nicotine, LSD, and cocaine; poison ivy, sumac, and other toxic shrubs; and insecticides and fertilizers. The revised edition offers new and expanded coverage of: The most common causes of poisoning The most deadly toxins Safeguards against poisoning Checklists of what to do and what NOT to do in a poisoning emergency.

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