Silverstein, Alvin

Describes the effects of bites and stings from animals, insects, and plants.

Explains how people catch colds, how the body fights the germs, how colds are spread, and what precautions people can take against them.

Describes the structure and function of teeth and discusses how cavities form and how to prevent them.

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Lyme disease, as well as ways to protect against it.

Describes the history, transmission, treatments, and prevention of HIV and AIDS and discusses discrimination, the stigma of the illness, and research for a future vaccine.

Explains different types of cancer, their causes, symptoms and treatment, and, through case studies, what it is like to live with cancer.

A discussion of sickle cell anemia, explaining what it is, reviewing the history of the disease, and discussing its causes, detection and treatment, prevention, and ongoing research into sickle cell.

Explores the history of chicken pox and shingles, discussing their symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

Gives a history of the study of leukemia; presents information about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and social and economic impact; and describes current research and future prospects.

Describes potential dangers at home, at play, on streets and roads, at school, and when interacting with other people and explains what to do in an emergency.