Joanna Brundle
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What is it like getting caught in a hurricane or a tornado? How does Earth's geography recover after enduring such disastrous weather? Questions such as these are answered in this engaging text that supports common areas of science curricula. Scenarios involving getting caught in dangerous weather are described, giving readers a glimpse of what it's like to experience a hurricane or tornado. The text is supplemented with informative fact boxes, well-organized...
42) Antibiotics
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We come in contact with germs everywhere: the store, school, and in our homes. Not all bacteria make us sick, but those that do can be combatted with antibiotics. First discovered in 1928, penicillin is just one of many antibiotics that are used to treat those who are sick with a bacterial infection or have had surgery. Your readers will find out about the development of antibiotics and to how they work in the body. Resistance and the future of antibiotics...
44) Forces
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Help your readers discover the powerful science behind force. Various forces, such as gravitational force and applied force, explain how and why objects move the way they do. Through informative and concise main text, readers expand their knowledge of this essential science curriculum topic. Creative, full-color design elements, useful sidebars, thought-provoking fact boxes, and a helpful glossary add extra insight to give readers a better understanding...
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Would you like a job as a zoologist or marine biologist? What about a career in pharmacy or food science? This book presents readers with exciting information about different careers in the field of science. Readers will learn what each career entails, how to land the job, and what they should study in school to prepare for it. Fascinating fact boxes and sidebars are paired with photographs showing scientists on the job to keep readers interested....
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Asthma and allergies are very common childhood ailments. Sometimes, kids grow out of them, but others might have very serious situations occur before that happens, if they occur the condition at all. In this book, readers are introduced to what causes asthma and allergies and what to look for if they or a friend is experiencing them. Helpful diagrams and labels on full-color photographs complement the age-appropriate explanations and directions given...