Silverstein, Alvin

Examines the habits, characteristics, and history of mice. Also includes a discussion of pet mice and the use of these creatures in folklore, legend, and literature.

Discusses genetics and genetic diseases and explores the controversy over genetic engineering with both its potential benefits and its potential health hazards.

Discusses the history, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis.

Explores the facts about the deadly disease, uses actual cases to describe effects of the disease, and looks at methods of prevention.

Discusses the history, causes, and prevention of mononucleosis.

Explains the disease of diabetes, including its symptoms, causes, and the ongoing treatments necessary for its control.

Discusses the harmful and beneficial chemicals, both natural and added, that are found in modern foods.

Describes the causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment of the various forms of epilepsy.

Describes the various glands of the body and the functions of the hormones they secrete. Also discusses hormones in plants and other animals.

Discusses more than 25 plants and animals that have unusual distinctions such as fastest runner, biggest eater, largest cactus, and oldest living thing.