Polio plagued humans for thousands of years with no cure and few effective treatments. This informative book describes how there was no real understanding of what it was until scientists were able to do research on the disease using microscopes. It was not until 1961 that a vaccine was developed. Since then, polio has been eradicated in most of the world.

Polio plagued humans for thousands of years with no cure and few effective treatments. This informative book describes how there was no real understanding of what it was until scientists were able to do research on the disease using microscopes. It was not until 1961 that a vaccine was developed. Since then, polio has been eradicated in most of the world.

Like many viruses, smallpox is highly contagious. It's also dreadful, deadly, and thanks to microscopes and modern technology--now officially eradicated. This fascinating book explains how a concerted effort to produce a vaccine and distribute it around the world helped eliminate the deadly scourge by 1980.

The flu is so common that people don't often see it as a deadly and debilitating disease. Despite the advances made by science, each year 5 million people worldwide get the flu, and thousands die from complications. This fascinating book sheds light on what the flu is, and the role of medical technology in diagnosing it and developing treatments such as drugs and vaccines.

The flu is so common that people don't often see it as a deadly and debilitating disease. Despite the advances made by science, each year 5 million people worldwide get the flu, and thousands die from complications. This fascinating book sheds light on what the flu is, and the role of medical technology in diagnosing it and developing treatments such as drugs and vaccines.

"I'M NOT BRUSHING MY TEETH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never brushed? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of bad dental hygiene on your mouth--and your social life! Fun facts, tips for proper brushing, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title.--

"I'M NOT GETTING SHOTS! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never got vaccines? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not getting vaccinated against infectious diseases. Fun facts, tips for handling shots like a pro, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title"--

"I'M NOT GETTING UP! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never got off the couch? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not exercising on your body--and your social life! Fun facts, tips for being more active, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title"--

"I'M NOT GOING TO BED! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never slept? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of no sleep on your body--and your social life! Fun facts, tips for healthy sleep, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title"--

"I'M NOT TAKING A BATH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never washed up? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not bathing on your body--and your social life! Fun facts, tips for good hygiene, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title"--

"I JUST WANT DESSERT! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and ate only chocolate? This imaginative, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of too much sugar and bad nutrition on your body--and your social life! Fun facts, tips for healthy eating, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title"--

When a young boy finds out he has cancer, he learns a lot right away. He learns that cancer is something you fight, and that cancer isn’t anyone’s fault—especially not his. He discovers that many things change with cancer, but some of the most important things stay the same. He also learns that having cancer is easier when everyone around him wants to help him fight.

Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult. This colourful and fun visual guide, full of examples and activities, shows how they can find common interests with their friends, peers and family, so that they can have more fun playing and hanging out together.