A rare and deadly disease, Ebola is one of a number of different viruses that have "jumped" from animals to humans. This informative book shows how scientists studied the virus and began working on treatments and vaccines that will not only make Ebola less deadly, but will further the knowledge of other diseases.
This timely book follows the emergence of COVID-19 in December 2019, and describes how, within a few short months, it transformed the way the world was living and working. The first major world pandemic in more than 100 years brought new testing and technology to the forefront, resulting in the fastest-ever vaccine creation.
Cancer is not just one disease. There are many types of cancer, and research to find cures owes much to the microscope and the study of cells. This detailed book looks at how, over time, this much-feared group of diseases has become more understood, more treatable with advanced technology, and ultimately more curable.
More than 38 million people around the world live with HIV/AIDS. For decades, scientists have been studying AIDS and the HIV virus that causes it. This fascinating book describes its emergence as a new disease and the reasons why it took as long as it did to find a treatment. Find out how, thanks to new treatments and technologies, this disease that was once almost unstoppable can now be effectively treated and, in some cases, cured.
Many believe ghosts can haunt any sort of location imaginable. Prisons and jails are where criminals are sent as punishment. See why some prisoners might be sentenced for life...and the afterlife!
Just about any place in the world can be haunted. Ships and lighthouses are places men and women of the sea spent years of their lives. See why it seems some aren't ready to leave...even after death!
Every state or country has a haunted history. Hotels are where travelers check in for a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, some of the ghostly guests from long ago never bothered to check out! For now, the hotels in this book are still open for business, haunted or not!
There are places around the world that people believe are haunted. Houses and mansions are where the living live. Read all about some that might also be homes for the dead!
There are haunted locations all over the world. Places where spirits cling to the real world for eternity. See why graveyards and temples, which celebrate the dead, can make some of them haunted hot spots!
There are places around the world where ghosts are believed to dwell. Hospitals and asylums are where patients go to get better. See why, sadly, some patients never leave alive...or dead!
Have you ever wanted to design a building or a machine? You may want to become an engineer. Engineers train their brains to think in a problem-solving way. With the help of the ideas in this book, you can start to think like an engineer too.
Are you naturally curious about the world? You may want to become a scientist. Scientists train their brains to think in a questioning way about the world around them. With the help of the ideas in this book, you can start to think like a scientist too.
Do you enjoy painting, drawing, or sculpting? You may want to become an artist. Artists train their brains to think in an imaginative way. With the help of the ideas in this book, you can start to think like an artist too.
Do you like the idea of being able to travel to space one day? You may want to become an astronaut. Astronauts train their brains to think in a practical, decisive way. With the help of the ideas in this book, you can start to think like an astronaut too.
Have you ever wanted to create your own app, game, or website? You may want to become a coder. Coders train their brains to think in a logical way, step-by-step. With the help of the ideas in this book, you can start to think like a coder too.
Do you enjoy playing around with numbers and shapes? You may want to become a mathematician. Mathematicians train their brains to think in a logical way to look for patterns. With the help of the ideas in this book, you can start to think like a mathematician too.
Stylish vehicles that handle like a racecar, sports cars are great fun to drive. Take a closer look at some of the most popular sports cars ever made and check out the cool technology under the hood.
Outrageously expensive with jaw-dropping style, supercars are the most admired vehicles on the road. Learn about the cool technology behind the best supercars ever made.
From superkarts to the latest F1 models, racecars are machines built for extreme speed. Discover some of the fastest cars in the world and learn about the cool technology that makes them go.
From rockets on wheels to vehicles that drive themselves, these are cars that boggle the mind. Discover some of the strangest cars ever made and learn about the cool technology that makes them go.
From crazy designs created for movies to vehicles made for driving in style, custom cars are one-of-a-kind specials. Take a closer look at some of the most eye-catching cars ever made.
Some cars are so popular that people still want them decades after they were made. Take a closer look at some of the greatest classic cars in history and learn why collectors prize them so highly.
Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.
Learn all about the National Hockey League. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.
Learn all about the National Football League. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions.