Explains how mosquitoes can spread deadly diseases, recounting true cases of people who have become seriously ill, and even died, after being bitten by a mosquito, describes how researchers study mosquitoes, and includes resources for further study.
Explains how fungi can help and harm people; discusses cases of deadly fungi found in Utah, Ohio, and British Columbia; and includes an interview with a mycologist.
Provides an introduction to unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, high-tech military tools used as spies; looks at specific models of UAVs; features accounts of UAVs in action; and traces the history of development in the field.
Explores real cases of people contracting bird flu and a mad cow disease scare in Washington; includes definitions of medical terms, an overview of symptoms and treatments, and discussion on HIV; and contains an interview with an epidemiologist.
