Ann Squire

Presents information on a number of extreme or unusual scientific laboratories around the world, like the Large Hadron Collider, the International Space Station, and the FLIP oceanic research platform.

Readers will learn what sets different kinds of minerals apart from one another, how minerals are formed, and what techniques scientists use to study them.

"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.

"Learn how animals can be trained to assist people with a variety of different jobs."--

"Learn how animals can be trained to work in healthcare positions or used for therapy."--

Explains how grains are grown, harvested, and processed, along with the controversy surrounding genetically modified crops, what effects grain farming has on the environment, and how they can choose grain-based foods that are healthy and responsibly produced.

How various animals care for their babies.