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The sun is shining on our backs. In town, we shall be paid fish for our barley. That was a song of Egyptian farmers, more than 3,000 years ago. Wall paintings in ancient tombs show these farmers at…

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Getting help from animals

Scientists study animals. > A veterinarian treats animals. Learning how to make animals well can help scientists learn how to keep people well. Some kinds of animals get the same kinds of diseases…

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Guide to Childcraft

Tetanus – Tics

Tetanus (lockjaw) is an acute infectious disease that causes muscle spasms and con­vulsions. The spasms of the jaw muscles make it difficult to open the mouth, which is why this disease is called…

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