Presents a collection of facts about juvenile diabetes, highlighting the causes, treatment, and on-going research associated with the disease. Includes a glossary and color photographs.
Explores the science of allergies, explaining why people get allergies, what causes allergic reactions, and what people can do to treat and prevent allergic reactions. Includes a glossary.
Examines the science of asthma, including what causes asthma, what happens in an asthma attack, and what people can do to treat and manage asthma. Includes a glossary.
"Do animals really eat blood and guts? They sure do! Full-color photography and . . . facts will engage young readers in learning about the biological processes of living things"--Provided by publisher.
Mountain life can be difficult, but people all over the world have adapted to the extremes of weather and temperature that are a part of living at high altitudes. This insightful book looks at people who live in mountain habitats.
Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on location. This title compares the everyday lives of people in several different cities around the world.
Takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water, with photos that show how island dwellers have survived and adapted over centuries.
Forests have long provided people with the resources they need to survive. This book describes the ways people have adapted to living in different kinds of forest habitats and climates around the world.
Oceans and seas have long attracted human settlement because they offer a rich food source and access to faraway places for trade. This book features examples of the everyday lives of people who live on and by oceans and seas.
