Describes how a strain of lethal virus showed up in 1989 at a Virginia laboratory, and relates the efforts of a military biohazard SWAT team to identify and contain the virus.
Examines a number of issues associated with the controversial subject of animal experimentation, and describes the scientific arguments that support animal testing as well as those against it.
Provides information and varying perspectives on the controversial topic of animal experimentation. Features informative text, full-color illustrations, a list of key people and advocacy groups, and source notes.
After assisting with her own cat's emergency surgery, Sunita decides she can no longer work with animals and accepts an internship at a lab, unaware that the research conducted there includes animal testing.
Presents fifteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues that relate to animal experimentation, and discusses ethics, students dissecting animals in schools, the actions of animal rights groups, and other topics.