Facklam, Howard

Discusses various kinds of non-traditional methods of medical treatment including acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, and meditation.

Describes the importance of germplasm and how storage banks around the world are preserving plant seeds so that plant species will not be lost through disease and environmental conditions.

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of avalanches and discusses preventive and safety measures to be used against them.

Tells about the discovery of viruses, tiny infectious organisms that cause diseases such as smallpox, rabies, and AIDS. Learn about vaccines and the research that finds new uses for viruses.

Text and photographs show how insects invade plants and other animals, how they transmit diseases, and how insect-borne diseases can be prevented and treated. Also examines current research relating to insects and arachnids, and explores the exciting advances made using these animals for insect control and protection of our environment.

Discusses the characteristics of bacteria, explaining how these tiny organisms invade cells and can be essential, or harmful, to life. Presents the history of bacteriology and recent discoveries.

Describes the partnerships formed by plants and animals that live on or in other organisms.