Ocean State Libraries

"Viruses and bacteria are so small that you need a microscope to see them, and yet they are powerful enough to change the course of human history. Ancient epidemics like smallpox and the plague and current scourges like HIV/AIDS and cholera have profound impacts on the way we live today. Epidemics and Pandemics takes you through the science, history, and current status of the severe and often scary world of widespread outbreaks."--Provided by publisher....

Discusses parasites, the diseases they cause, and treatments thereof.

"f we didn't know it before, we certainly know it now: Viruses can be powerful-so powerful, in fact, that they can hold the world in their grip for months at a time. But what exactly is a virus? Where do they come from and what do they do to our bodies? How do they spread, and what can we do to protect ourselves? Author Marc ter Horst tackles these questions with playfulness and humor, while Wendy Panders' quirky and enlightening illustrations bring...

Discusses such infectious diseases as rabies, smallpox, AIDS, influenza, and malaria and describes how they are transmitted and treated.

"Examine COVID-19 from a scientific perspective. Readers will learn about the origin of the disease, its symptoms and treatments, and how people can protect themselves and others"--

Explains different types of sexually transmitted diseases, how they are contracted, their symptoms, and treatment.

Examines injuries and diseases likely to afflict the bones and joints, including breaks, strains, arthritis, and cancer.