Ann Squire

Introduces readers to reptiles.

Presents information about precious gems, including where they can be found, how some are formed, and what gives some gemstones their color.

Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.

Discover what sets Jupiter apart from other planets, how it was discovered, and why the planet has so many moons.

Explains how we have used advanced technology to explore the surface of Mars and why some scientists think they might one day discover life on the fourth planet from the sun.

Explores careers in the field of science, including ones like swimming with sharks and inventing robots. Presents information on extreme scientists, including where they work, what they study, and how they conduct their research. Includes statistics, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

"Learn all about the flu, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated."--

"Learn all about Lyme disease, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated."--

Experts estimate that more than 235 million people around the world suffer from the respiratory condition known as asthma. Readers will get an in-depth look at this common illness as they learn how it attacks the airways of those who suffer from it, making it difficult to breathe. They will also learn about the many possible triggers of asthma attacks, find out how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and much more.

Introduces students to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, discussing how ADHD is diagnosed, what its symptoms are, and how even if they have it they can still be successful in life like thinkers and leaders like Albert Einstein and John F. Kennedy.