Vaccines Explained (Somali-English) by
Vaccines Explained describes how vaccines work, their history, and why they are important. Simple text, in Somali and English, and colorful, multicultural illustrations make this book perfect for readers of all ages.
Why(r)us el Virus by
Why(r)us el Virus presenta la promesa de que la diversión no se encuentra donde está uno, pero con quien uno está, y una promesa por un futuro que es mejor del de hoy. Es una explicación simple sobre la necesidad de lavarse las manos y usar una mascarilla durante una pandemia. Canta con Sami y Seira mientras ellos aprenden que hacer durante la pandemia del Covid19 Coronavirus.
Dr. Fauci by
The definitive picture book biography of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and one of the most crucial figures in the COVID-19 pandemic. Before he was Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci was a curious boy in Brooklyn, delivering prescriptions from his father's pharmacy on his blue Schwinn bicycle. His father and immigrant grandfather taught Anthony to ask questions, consider all the data, and never give up--and Anthony's ability to stay curious and to communicate with people would serve him his entire life. This engaging narrative, which draws from interviews the author did with Dr. Fauci himself, follows Anthony from his Brooklyn beginnings through medical school and his challenging role working with seven US presidents to tackle some of the biggest public health challenges of the past fifty years, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Extensive backmatter rounds out Dr. Fauci's story with a timeline, recommended reading, a full spread of facts about vaccines and how they work, and Dr. Fauci's own tips for future scientists.
Finding a COVID-19 Vaccine by
Hi-Lo YA nonfiction. Vaccines protect people from getting sick, but scientists must do a lot of research to create them. Companies rushed to make a vaccine that would stop the global spread of COVID-19. Finding a COVID-19 Vaccine examines the process of creating and distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Virus y Vacunas. la Ciencia Explicada a Los Más Pequeños / Viruses and Vaccines. Science Explained to the Little Ones by
¡Descubre los secretos de la ciencia con «Futuros Genios»! ¿Sabes qué son los virus, dónde viven y cómo? ¿Sabes por qué a veces es tan complicado luchar contra ellos? ¿Y sabes cómo se hacen las vacunas? Acompaña a Valentina y a la vaquita Pasteur en una nueva aventura ¡y lo aprenderás todo sobre los virus y las vacunas! «Futuros Genios» es una colección pensada para compartir un momento de lectura y aprendizaje en familia. A través de ilustraciones sencillas y divertidas, Carlos Pazos, divulgador científico conocido por su blog Mola Saber, explica las nociones básicas de conceptos científicos generales y da respuestas -comprensibles para grandes y pequeños- a preguntas que todos nos hemos planteado alguna vez. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Explore the secrets of science with "Future Geniuses"! Do you know what viruses are, where they live, and how? Do you know why sometimes it's so complicated to deal with them? Do you know how vaccines are made? Join Valentina and the little cow Pasteur in a new adventure, and you will learn everything about viruses and vaccines! "Future Geniuses" is a collection intended for families to share learning and reading time. Through simple and fun illustrations, Carlos Pazos, a science communicator known for his blog "Mola saber", explains the basic scientific notions and general concepts, and answers questions we have all asked at least once, in ways both grownups and children may understand.
Germ Theory by
"In Germ Theory, readers will learn about the science behind the discovery of germ theory and how germs spread. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to discover germ theory and how this super science feat influences our world today, from COVID-19 to the seasonal flu. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps readers learn more. Children can learn more about germ theory using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Germ Theory also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Germ Theory is part of Jump!s Super Science Feats: Medical Breakthroughs series"--
How Vaccines Changed the World by
Before the advent of vaccines, enormous epidemics of measles, mumps, whooping cough, polio, and other crippling diseases ravaged humanity around the globe. That frightening situation began to change when Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur, and other pioneering medical researchers developed the first vaccines-which use a portion of a disease germ to stimulate the body's immune reaction to that malady. Today, hundreds of millions of people gain immunity to deadly diseases through vaccination.
Achoo! by
Did you know? - In just eight hours, a single bacterium in your body can multiply to 17 million - The mucus membranes of the human nose and throat make nearly one cup of slippery, sticky snot every day. - George Washington caught a cold and died -- not from the illness but from the crazy mixture of cures that his doctors inflicted on him.
Inventors of Health and Medical Technology by
Ever year, new technologies advance and improve societies. Some of the most influential inventions have occurred in the health and medical field. This book explores important inventors and the inventions that have influenced the medical industry, such as the smallpox vaccine, CT scanners, and DNA cloning.
The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science by
It's never been more important to engage a child's scientific curiosity, and Sean Connolly knows just how to do it--with lively, hands-on, seemingly "dangerous" experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach! Now, the author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science, takes it one step further: He leads kids through the history of science, and then creates amazing yet simple experiments that demonstrate key scientific principles. Tame fire just like a Neanderthal with the Fahrenheit 451 experiment. Round up all your friends and track the spread of "disease" using body glitter with an experiment inspired by Edward Jenner, the vaccination pioneer who's credited with saving more lives than any other person in history. Rediscover the wheel and axle with the ancient Sumerians, and perform an astounding experiment demonstrating the theory of angular momentum. Build a simple telescope--just like Galileo's--and find the four moons he discovered orbiting Jupiter (an act that helped land him in prison). Take a less potentially catastrophic approach to electricity than Ben Franklin did with the Lightning Mouth experiment. Re-create the Hadron Collider in a microwave with marshmallows, calculator, and a ruler--it won't jeopardize Earth with a simulated Big Bang, but will demonstrate the speed of light. And it's tasty! By letting kids stand on the shoulders of Aristotle, Newton, Einstein, the Wright brothers, Marie Curie, Darwin, Watson and Crick, and more, The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science is an uncommonly engaging guide to science, and the great stories of the men and women behind the science.
Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine by
One of the best-known microbiologists, celebrated for his development of the polio vaccine.
Louis Pasteur by
Meet Louis Pasteur and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography--narrated by the scientist himself. Best known for developing the process of pasteurization, Louis Pasteur helped advance the field of microbiology. Winner of the Legion of Honor in his native France, Pasteur solved many of the medical mysteries behind various diseases and created vaccines against rabies and anthrax. Kids can learn about this visionary's life and career, including his childhood talent for art, his training in science and years of teaching and researching, his discovery of molecular symmetry, and his trailblazing work on fermentation.
The Micro World of Viruses and Bacteria by
The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young readers will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading.
My Immune System by
Your immune system attacks germs to help keep you healthy. Learn how this system defends you from germs every day.
Pandemic Survival by
The Black Death. Yellow Fever. Smallpox. History is full of gruesome pandemics, and surviving those pandemics has shaped our society and way of life. Every person today is alive because of an ancestor who survived--and surviving our current and future pandemics, like SARS, AIDS, bird flu or a new and unknown disease, will determine our future. Pandemic Survival presents in-depth information about past and current illnesses; the evolution of medicine and its pioneers; cures and treatments; strange rituals and superstitions; and what we're doing to prevent future pandemics. Full of delightfully gross details about symptoms and fascinating facts about bizarre superstitious behaviors, Pandemic Survival is sure to interest even the most squeamish of readers.
Daisy and the Deadly Flu by
In 1918, fourteen-year-old Daisy's family has fallen on hard times. Her sister Elsie's fiance was recently deployed to fight in World War I, and her father's newspaper was forced to shut down for criticizing the U.S. entrance into the war. When the Spanish Flu arrives in her small town in Minnesota, Daisy tries to shield her loved ones from the devastating illness. As the influenza pandemic sweeps through the nation, can Daisy protect those closest to home? Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader response questions, this Girls Survive story takes readers to one of history's most important moments.
Resurgent Diseases by
This fascinating book is a collection of articles, speeches, excerpts, and other material that present a variety of opinions on the subject of infectious diseases. What causes disease resurgence? How should society respond to resurgent diseases? How can resurgent diseases be controlled? How can disease resurgence be reduced? These four main questions are debated by divergent sources, allowing readers a comprehensive and broad understanding of these issues.
The Science of Medical Technology by
Explore how robots are helping surgeons to perform operations.The Science of Engineering series feature different forms of architecture and transport engineering. Features include funny and interesting illustrations; real-world science examples; side panels to tackle complex subject matter in a fun and relevant way; detailed glossary and more.This fascinating guide to medical technology explores how robots are helping surgeons to perform operations, vaccines prevent deaths from disease, and various gadgets can help us check our diet and fitness levels.
A Shot in the Arm! by
Award-winning author Don Brown explores a very timely subject: the history of vaccines A Shot in the Arm!, book 3 in the Big Ideas that Changed the World series, is the history of vaccinations and the struggle to protect people from infectious disease. Beginning with smallpox-perhaps humankind's greatest affliction to date-and concluding with an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown traces the evolution of vaccines and examines deadly diseases such as measles, polio, anthrax, rabies, cholera, and influenza. The book is narrated by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who historically popularized inoculation in England in the early 18th century. Brown covers the science behind how our immune systems work, the discovery of bacteria, and major achievements from scientists like Louis Pasteur, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, and Edward Jenner, the "father of immunology." Brown also tackles the public and political response to vaccination throughout history, addressing head-on the anti-vaccination movement and debunking false claims that vaccines cause autism. A reminder of progress made so far as well as the millions of lives still to be saved, A Shot in the Arm! is a fascinating deep-dive for readers young and old. Back matter includes an author's note, timeline, bibliography, notes, and index. Big Ideas That Changed the World is a graphic novel series that celebrates the hard-won succession of ideas that ultimately changed the world. Humor, drama, and art unite to tell the story of events, discoveries, and ingenuity over time that led humans to come up with a big idea and then make it come true.
Vaccination Investigation by
Vaccines are biological substances that cause the human immune system to build up its defenses against specific diseases. Public health officials recommend a series of vaccines for all children, as well as some vaccines for teenagers and adults. But not everyone gets the vaccines they need. Many poor nations don't have the resources to deliver vaccines to every community. Some parents refuse to have their children vaccinated because they don't believe the evidence proving that vaccines are safe. The effort to wipe out diseases using vaccines continues. Vaccine Investigation recounts the fascinating history of vaccines, their important role in protecting community health, and the excitement of cutting-edge research.
Vaccinations by
"Vaccines are substances that help protect people from diseases and they have been proven to save lives. So why has something that should reassure people become so controversial? This useful and timely book looks at the facts, viewpoints, and perspectives surrounding vaccines and how they became a crossroads between science and individual rights"--
Vaccines by
This collection explores issues relating to vaccines, including the effectiveness of vaccines in the prevention of disease, questions of whether the benefits of vaccines outweigh the harms and whether or not certain vaccines should be mandatory, and key issues surrounding vaccine development. Each chapter presents an important question about the subject, and the opinions that follow are grouped into yes and no categories. By evaluating contrasting opinions, readers can attain an objective knowledge of the subject.
Vaccines by
"In Vaccines, readers will learn about the science behind the discovery and development of vaccinations. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how vaccines work and how this super science feat continues to adapt in our changing world, from COVID-19 to the seasonal flu. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps readers learn more. Children can learn more about vaccines using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Vaccines also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Vaccines is part of Jump!s Super Science Feats: Medical Breakthroughs series"--
Vaccines by
Amazing medical breakthroughs are made every day. In the past decades, medical researchers have cured diseases that were once deadly and devised new methods to heal that were once unimaginable. This title follows the development of vaccines, including the race to stop polio, groundbreaking discoveries and the doctors who made them, and where the science is heading in the future. Learn how immunization and vaccines work and how scientists are making them safer. Sidebars, full-color photos, a glossary, and well-placed graphs, charts, and maps, enhance this engaging title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Vaccines by
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 more real to the future scientists engaged with each page.
Vaccines by
Vaccines have been used to safely introduce people's bodies to diseases for centuries, and they save millions of lives each year. By giving people a weakened or dead version of a disease, a vaccine allows the body to develop antibodies which recognize and fight the disease later on. Early vaccinations used dry scabs from smallpox to promote smallpox immunity. Doctors and scientists across nations took and improved the method, developing vaccines for health crises from whooping cough to polio to COVID-19. This graphic history features famous cases and current challenges, including the time frame for creating a new vaccine.
What Is a Virus? by
A virus is a type of germ so small that it can only be seen with a microscope. Viruses were discovered in the late 1880s. Discover more in What is a Virus?, part of the Understanding Viruses series. Using real-world examples, this compelling series provides learners with an in-depth look at what viruses are, how they spread, and how people can stay safe from them. Understanding Viruses is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more. Book jacket.
What Is Germ Theory? by
French chemist Louis Pasteur made several significant contributions to the world of science. This intriguing book examines how Pasteur uncovered the basis of the modern germ theory. Readers will learn how Pasteur's theory helped him develop vaccines for anthrax, rabies, and other diseases and how his work continues to influence modern medicine.
The World of Microbes by
Microbes are everywhere. They're on Earth's surface, in the oceans, and underground, and theyre even on every one of us. While some of them can make us sick, like viruses, theyre also incredibly helpful; they generate at least half of the oxygen we breathe. Genetic studies of microbes have revealed much about life processes and the origin of life on Earth. Biologists take what they learn and apply it to other life forms. This captivating narrative describes the world of microbes, including prokaryotic cells, archaea such as extremophiles, and protists. A brief history of microbiology, and the characteristics of beneficial and harmful bacteria are also explored in this book.
Healthy Kids: Beyond the Pandemic, coloring book translated into Spanish, Arabic, Samoan, and Korean by Anchorage's Peer Leader Navigators.
Germbusters: Rise of the Germ Monsters coloring book produced by UAA student clubs, the Germbusters are a group of public health students at UAA who take the call to fight against Anchorage's latest public health crisis: the rise of the germs!
Contact jamckay@alaska.edu to learn more about the coloring book and how you can get a copy.
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