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Modern technology offers more ways than ever to find and diagnose problems in the body. This series highlights several groundbreaking innovations and inventions, as well as the science behind them.
Advancing technology revolutionized health care in the twentieth century. The Medical Revolution: How Technology Is Changing Health Care explores the many ways that revolution continues in the current century. The book discusses new techniques for diagnosing disease, operating on patients in less invasive ways, providing care and treatment to patients living in remote areas, and more easily and safely storing medical data.
It is not always possible to meet your heroes, but reading a well-written biography can be the next best thing! This wonderful, carefully researched collection of life stories spotlights some of the most memorable figures of yesterday and today, including Amelia Earhart, Anne Frank, George Washington, Mahatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Each vibrantly designed volume serves to inform and inspire readers while highlighting admirable character traits and interesting anecdote
Meet the mega-dogs: massive pooches helping the human settlers of a faraway planet. When an official threatens the mega-dog program, Sienna Barlow sneaks away with her dog, Gus, and begins an adventure across New Kansas.
Take a dizzying ride through the skies on high-powered aircraft, or along the ground on a super-speed motorcycles or revved-up cars. Detailed artwork and dynamic photos makes each machine zoom off the page, while fascinating facts fuel readers' imaginations. Want to know how fast you're going? Check out the speed bar at the bottom of each spread.
March 11, 2011—the biggest earthquake in Japan's history—and one of the world's five most powerful since 1900—devastated the Tohoku region. It triggered a huge tsunami that left crippling damage in its wake. As people assessed the damage, they made the most frightening discovery of all: the Fukushima #1 nuclear power plant was seriously damaged and three of its six reactors were heading for meltdowns. Learn more about this massive catastrophe as Dr. Fred Bortz examines both the human tragedy and
Each book in the Members of the Animal Kingdom series introduces you to a different animal group and explains how they are unique. Spectacular photographs and fact boxes will capture readersÎ interest. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
It was the largest mass court martial of the Korean War, with one of the most decorated regiments in the US Army tried for willful disobedience. Nicknamed the Borinqueneers, the 65th Regiment was the envy of generals and the pride of Puerto Rico. How could a regiment known for honourable service in two world wars lay down their arms and refuse to fight? From their founding in 1901 to their service in the Global War on Terrorism, author Talia Aikens-Nuûez tells the stories of these soldiers, thei
Health and medical experts have sounded the alarm about a troubling rise in anxiety and depression, eating disorders, drug overdoses, and teen suicide. This series examines what has been happening and why, how teens in particular have been affected, and ways to get help. In addition to real-world accounts, facts and commentary from knowledgeable sources add depth to every volume in this series.
Mental Health Guides shares information about common mental disorders and conditions, including their symptoms and the treatment options. Readers will learn how the disorders affect both individuals and society. Each book includes an infographic, resources to aid in further research, and source notes.