the story of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, and of the outbreaks to come
Preston, Richard
2020
"The 2013-2014 Ebola epidemic that began in equatorial Africa was the deadliest ever--but the outbreaks continue . . . [This book provides an] account of the doctors and scientists fighting to protect us, and an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses"--Dust jacket.
responsive literacy instruction in secondary schools
Brozo, William G
2011
A guide to using Response to Intervention (RTI) for literacy at the secondary school level, explaining why and how RTI is a viable intervention model for adolescent readers and outlining structural, political, cultural, and teacher and student identity issues related to its use in secondary school settings.
"Mosquitoes don't bite Nala Simiyu. It's part of who she is, like being a half-Kenyan seventh-grader whose mother is in a wheelchair. But when a schoolmate's father--who happens to head up a large drug company--learns of Nala's special power, the excitement begins. After helping out with mosquito research, Nala has the chance to travel to Kenya to investigate mosquitoes' reactions to her father's family. All goes well until a man heartbroken by his daughter's death from malaria kidnaps Nala."--Provided by publisher.
"Readers are introduced to all sorts of professionals and other people who wear masks in their daily lives and are reminded that wearing a mask to limit the spread of germs is an act of kindness"--OCLC.
"A book to empower and teach children about personal body safety, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, private parts, secrets and surprises, consent, and respectful relationships"--Title page.
"Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are being affected by pollution. This important title examines the sources of ocean pollution and the action being taken around the world to prevent pollution. Get inspired to take action in your community"--Provided by publisher.
