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1) Protozoa
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes protozoa, and how they live on or within other organisms, including vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as plants and other single-celled organisms.
2) Arachnids
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"While some people are afraid of spiders and scorpions, others are fascinated by these cool creatures, which are both part of the arachnid family. Readers broaden their knowledge of essential early biology concepts through captivating, well-researched, and accessible main text that is also age-appropriate. They learn about the habitats, life cycles, and eating habits of the creepy crawly creatures known scientifically as arachnids."--Publisher's description....
3) Antibiotics
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
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 how they work in the body. Resistance and the future of antibiotics...
4) Anesthetics
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Anesthetics come in many forms including creams that are rubbed into the skin, gases to be breathed in, and injections administered through a needle. They all are used to numb, dull, or stop pain for patients undergoing medical procedures. But how do they do that? Curious readers step into the operating room to find out the exact biological mechanisms that make anesthetics work. They'll explore the history of how they were developed. Side effects,...
5) Vaccines
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
While vaccines are a hot-button issue, there is no scientific doubt that they have eradicated some diseases from many modern countries. Including sections on what exactly vaccines are, why they are used, and how they work, the narrative of this book explains this newsworthy topic in age-appropriate language and detail. Full-color photographs of actual medical conditions prevented by vaccines and illustrations of these diseases make each seem even...
6) Body Scans
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Being able to see inside the body makes diagnosing internal conditions much easier and more accurate. The many body scans doctors can do include X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and PET scans. All these letters stand for something. Readers of this understandable narrative will find out exactly what those abbreviations are and how and why each scan is performed. Curious readers will be fascinated by real images from these different kinds of scans...