A look at Parkinson’s disease, examining the ways in which it develops, its symptoms and diagnosis, the effects it has on a person’s daily life, and research toward finding better treatments.

Part of the Living with Disease series

Sickness is an unavoidable part of life. But how does cancer affect the body? Why do some people develop Alzheimers disease? And what can treat AIDS? In Living with Disease, these and other important questions are answered as some of the worlds most prevalent diseases are investigated. From causes and symptoms to treatments and possible cures, each disease is explained using clear, approachable text, with an emphasis on how people can live with it. Included in each book are profiles of famous people who have experienced the disease.

Ages 10 – 16

Nonfiction, 48 pages, 2012

ISBN 978-1-60818-076-9