toxicology

NOVA reveals how venom causes the body to shut down, arteries to bleed uncontrollably, and limbs to go black and die. But nature's most destructive and extreme poisons could contain the building blocks for a new generation of advanced drugs that could treat heart attack, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Follow two scientists on their expeditions to track down and capture the planet's most deadly creatures, risking life and limb just to tease out milligrams of venom and get it to the lab.

"Now adapted for young readers! The incredible true story of the young women exposed to the "wonder drug" radium and their struggle for justice"--.

"The New York Times bestselling author of SuperLife offers invaluable advice for addressing the health of our bodies and the health of the planet by identifying common products and behaviors that are harmful and providing alternatives that are non-toxic and life-enhancing"--Provided by publisher.

"[An adaptation for] young readers [of] . . . the true story of the young women exposed to the 'wonder drug' radium and their struggle for justice"--Provided by publisher.

Fat, Stressed, and Sick makes the case that processed food compromises health not just because of added sugar, salt, and fat, but also because these foods contain significant amounts of glutamate?aka MSG. MSG makes food deliciously addicting. What was not well-known until described here is that most of the MSG in processed food is created during food manufacturing.

"What are pesticides? Why are animals given antibiotics before they become food for us? Can hormones in the animals we eat affect our bodies? Readers explore the answers to these questions in this accessible look at a hot-button issue in nutrition and science. . . . Readers are also presented with questions chosen to get them thinking critically about the food they eat and how it's made"--Provided by publisher.

The pesticides used to produce many everyday foods cannot be seen with the naked eye, which may make them challenging for young readers to understand. This illuminating title will help early readers learn important information about what pesticides are, how they are used, and the harmful health impacts they can cause. In alignment with Common Core science standards, this enticing title also features a description of the food chain through which pesticides can travel. Additionally, it offers compelling fact boxes, a vocabulary-boosting glossary, and vibrant photos on every eye-catching spread. Empowered with the information in this book, young readers will be able to take some simple steps, such as avoiding where pesticides are being sprayed and washing fruits and veggies, to boost their lifelong health.

"It's 1918 in Orange, New Jersey, and everyone knows the 'Ghost Girls.' The proud holders of well-paying jobs at the local watch factory, these working-class young women gain their nickname from the fine dusting of glowing, radioactive powder that clings to their clothes after every shift painting watch dials. The soft, greenish glow even stains their lips and tongues, which they use to point the fine brushes used in their work. It's perfectly harmless . . . or so claims the watch manufacturer. When teeth start falling out, followed by jawbones, the dial painters become the unprepared vanguard on the frontlines of the burgeoning workers' rights movement. Desperate for compensation and acknowledgement from the company that has doomed them, the Ghost Girls must fight, not just for their own lives but the future of every woman to follow them"--Back cover.

"Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental problems facing our planet. This timely title shows how we can stop plastics from doing further harm. Find out what plastics are, how they are made, and why they are so widely used. Case studies reveal the negative impact of plastics, especially micro beads and single-use plastics, on the oceans and coasts, as well as in our landfills and food chains"--Provided by publisher.

"[An adaptation for] young readers [of] . . . the true story of the young women exposed to the 'wonder drug' radium and their struggle for justice"--Provided by publisher.