diseases

Nine-year-old Lila, born with xeroderma pigmentosum, a skin disease that make her sensitive to sunlight, makes secret plans to feel the sun's rays on her tenth birthday.

Examines possible causes for the disappearance of bees, discusses how the loss of bees can affect food and clothing, and explains how scientists are trying to solve the mystery.

Presents a full-color-illustrated examination of the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda, and describes the effects of human exposure on the gorillas, how emergency medical care is provided to them in the wild, and ways to protect their species from poachers and common human diseases.

Explores the topic of invasive species.

Text and illustrations explain the effects of brain injuries, infections, and other disorders.

Describes the actions of the glands of the endocrine system, discussing their role in the functioning of the human body; and looks at what can happen when the endocrine system breaks down.

Presents a concise study of meningitis, a disease that causes inflammation of the protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, and provides information on the symptoms and causes of the disease, the various forms of meningitis, as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Discusses the strange disappearance of honey bees from hives around the world beginning in 2006, a condition called colony collapse disorder, examines the efforts of scientists to discover the cause of the problem, and includes information about bees, their hives, and their honey.

Explores some repulsive aspects of the human body with a focus the skin, and provides facts and information on itching, skin mites, rashes, flesh-eating bacteria, and other related topics.

Sid the Science Kid learns about the importance of good dental hygiene.