viruses

Explores the foundations of human biology: structure, genetics, and diseases.

Full-color photographs of actual medical conditions prevented by vaccines and illustrations of these diseases make each seem even more real to the future scientists engaged with each page.

A brief introduction to viruses, discussing when they were discovered, how they can be shared and tips for fighting a virus.

Looks at what a pandemic is, the different types of pandemics found throughout history, how diseases can be spread and what can be done to help stop them from spreading.

"An in-depth look at what viruses are, how they spread, and how people can stay safe from them"--Provided by publisher.

"An in-depth look at what viruses are, how they spread, and how people can stay safe from them"--Provided by publisher.

"Bell has spent his whole life--all eleven years of it--on Mars. But he's still just a regular kid--he loves cats, any kind of cake, and is curious about the secrets the adults in the US colony are keeping. Like, why don't have contact with anyone on the other Mars colonies? Why are they so isolated? When a virus breaks out and the grown-ups all fall ill, Bell and the other children are the only ones who can help. It's up to Bell--a regular kid in a very different world--to uncover the truth and save his family--and possibly unite an entire planet"--Publisher's website.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to viruses and how they spread, then turns to COVID-19 particularly, discussing the symptoms of COVID-19 and offering advice for how to stay sanitary and healthy during the pandemic. Includes a glossary.

In weeks Massachusetts was overrun by an insidious virus that is spread by saliva. Rations are handed out as the commonwealth are placed under quarantine. Dr. Ramola, a pediatrician receives a call from her best friend Natalie, who is due to give birth in a matter of days. Natalie's husband was bit and Natalie herself as well. Her last chance of survival is to get to a hospital for a vaccine and to deliver her baby. Ramola knows she only has a few hours at most, as they fight for their lives through a hostile landscape.

Discusses what COVID-19 is, how the virus makes people sick, how to detect and treat it, and more.