Margaux Baum
1) Viruses
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Presents photos, illustrations, and facts about viruses. Discusses how viruses work in the human body, different viral diseases, retroviruses, and treatments for emerging viruses. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
2) Bacteria
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Presents photos and information about bacteria, their life cycles, benefits and harms, and medical and non-medical uses of bacteria. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
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Describes what germs are, and delves into the history of germ study, focusing on key scientists and their achievements in the field. Explores the modern-day fight against germs, highlighting the use of disinfectants, vaccines, sterilization, and antibiotics. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
5) Germ warfare
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Examines the use of germ warfare throughout history; the types, delivery methods, and effects of dangerous microorganisms; and various methods of defending against bioterrorism. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
12) Constantine
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Highlights the life and legacy of Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, a map, and color photographs.
13) Hatshepsut
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Presents photos and information about Hatshepsut, a pharaoh of Egypt and one of the first female leaders of the ancient world. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
14) Augustus
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Chronicles the life and legacy of the Roman emperor Augustus. Discusses his rise to power, allies, and enemies, his effects on Rome and the empire, and the image he left behind. Includes photos, a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
15) Julius Caesar
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Chronicles the life and legacy of Roman leader Julius Caesar. Discusses his early life, rise to power, successes in war, creation of a Roman dictatorship, and his assassination. Includes photos, a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
16) Parasites
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"This book gives readers an ... introduction to [parasites], describes how they lead to illness, and discusses preventative measures and cures"--Amazon.
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Examines the function and role robotics clubs play in high schools and offers advice on starting a robotics club. Provides a brief history of robotics, descriptions of different robotics competitions, and profiles a real-life club in action. Includes color photographs, individual profiles, a glossary, and further resources.