Kovacs, Vic

"Readers will discover how they can use their talents, skills, and interests to help answer real-world questions and take an active role in the scientific community. Step-by-step instructions help readers sharpen their observation skills, create their own field journals, and get involved in hands-on projects of their own, from tracking butterfly migrations to hunting comets using archived telescope images."--Publisher.

"Cartoonists combine pictures and words to create stories and share experiences. From tools and materials to different styles and techniques, this book is an ideal resource for kids interested in the world of cartooning. Creative projects motivate and inspire readers as they build skills"--From the publisher's web site.

"In a time of war and political turbulence, what is life like for Afghani immigrants who have made new homes in the United States? This...book encourages readers to explore the complex issues affecting many Afghan Americans today, inspiring cultural awareness and compassion. Readers will learn about critical moments in modern history, which provide context for current events in the United States and around the world. They'll see the unique, vibrant, and valuable ways Afghan Americans influence and contribute to contemporary American society. ...Photographs capture this timely issue, while fact boxes provide insight into key points"--Amazon.com.

Describes the lives of Nigerian Americans, both long-term residents of the United States and recent immigrants, presents a brief history of Nigeria, and highlights some achievements of Nigerian Americans.

"Clear instructions, photos, and special tips guide readers through ... tricks and illusions that are sure to amaze family and friends! Fact boxes highlight innovative magic tricks and the magicians who achieved them, inspiring every reader to release their inner magic."--Publisher.

Antibiotics, the potent medicines that fight bacterial infections, can save lives. We take these miracle substances for granted, but they've truly transformed medicine as this accessible guide relates. The major discoveries of bacteria destroyers, including penicillin, are highlighted as well as their impact. Each impressive chapter explains the most important aspects of antibiotics, including their variety, how they're given, their side effects, and their limitations. Also addressed, ripped from the headlines, is the current controversy surrounding vaccines. Information about antibiotic resistance, misuse, superbugs, and the future of antibiotics will make readers feel like medical professionals!.

Some vaccines may be controversial today, but undoubtedly they have saved millions of lives since their introduction. Mass inoculations began with the polio vaccine in 1952 and since then have become a part of modern life. This important volume makes vaccine technology understandable, describing the different types, how they're administered, and their side effects and limitations. Readers will feel well-informed as they come to comprehend key topics such as herd immunity, the anti-vaccination movement, and new developments in vaccine technology, including the diseases they may treat in the future and how they're delivered.

Gene therapy is a perennial hot-button issue in today's news cycle. This relatively new and experimental field involves inserting genetically altered genes into cells to replace defective genes. It can treat genetic disorders or provide a specialized disease-fighting function. The multifaceted topics surrounding gene therapy DNA, techniques, challenges, and risks are presented in this clear, understandable text, so that readers can grasp the ramifications and ethical concerns of this incredible technology. While gene therapy is currently only being tested for the treatment of diseases that have no cures, genetic engineering for many ailments and conditions is a very real possibility of the near future.

Learn about life in Chinese cities and the countryside, as well as important social studies topics such as religion, class structure, education, family life, food, and clothing.

"Minecraft is all about using creativity, collaboration, and skill to create and protect exciting digital worlds... reveals tips and tricks for using the digital version of the video game as well as creative offline projects."--Publisher.