This book discusses whooping cough, a disease caused by a bacterium that invades the body and attacks the airways and lungs, including the difficulties in diagnosing the reemerging disease, the prevention of the disease, and the treatment of the disease.
Presents information on infectious and devastating diseases and the research scientists do in order to learn more about them and how to stop them. Examines case studies of modern day infectious diseases, such as the cholera epidemic in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and offers advice on preventing and preparing for infectious diseases that may strike in the future.
Explores the potential that extraterrestrial life exists and questions whether life from other worlds would be helpful or harmful to humans. Includes full-color photographs and further reading sources.
Describes cyberbullying, and explains how real teens have been affected by cyberbullying and what can happen to both bullies and victims. Also includes a quiz about signs of trouble, and practical tips for dealing with and preventing cyberbullying.
Chronicles important events in the history of vaccine research, explains what vaccines are, and discusses vaccines and viruses, vaccines and bacteria, safety, effectiveness, approval, and innovative vaccines in the works.
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of physcist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the leader of the team of scientists that developed and constructed the world's first atomic bomb.
Explores the laws and controversies surrounding music downloading, discussing lawsuits against downloaders, the restrictions of DRM, and differing opinions within the music industry.
Provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination about cliques a hot-button issue of the day. Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion.
