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Richard Spilsbury
1) Tree
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Look inside a tree and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information. -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Readers of this informative text will find that recently, doctors have come to understand five main types of bipolar disorder as well as a spectrum of issues that share some symptoms with it. Emotional triggers, stress, trauma, and even seasons can cause different mood episodes for different people with bipolar disorder, and this book explores the various routes people can take to determine the best ways to treat and cope with their individual cases....
4) Autism
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 68 American children has autism. This book describes the autism spectrum, exploring how the various ways that this neurodevelopmental disorder can affect individuals, from difficulty with social cues to impaired communication to repetitive behaviors. In addition to learning about the treatment and diagnosis of autism, readers will discover how new research into the genetic components...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Cystic fibrosis is a genetic metabolic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. Although the mortality rate for infants and children with cystic fibrosis used to be very high, more than half of all patients with cystic fibrosis now survive into adulthood thanks to the development of treatments such as gene therapy. This book explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of cystic fibrosis, as well as highlighting the experiences...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Multiple sclerosis, a progressive autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, usually develops between the ages of twenty and fifty. This guide to multiple sclerosis describes the difference between the four types of the disease and how sufferers can manage their symptoms through medications such as corticosteroids. Though scientists are unsure what causes MS or how to prevent it from flaring up, readers will learn about new research...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
First identified in the nineteenth century, Down syndrome is one of the most recognizable genetic disorders, marked by characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability. Since scientists discovered in the 1950s that people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, there has been much more research into the disorder, how to screen for it, and how to treat individuals who have it. This informative book covers...
8) Depression
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Depression, a medical disorder distinct from sadness or grief, affects people around the world of all ages, though many of them are not diagnosed or do not receive adequate treatment. This book explains the symptoms of depression, how it can vary across individuals, how to diagnose it, and ways to treat it and cope with it. The genetic risk factors of depression are explored, including how genetic therapy may help people with depression in the future."...
11) Burrow
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Look inside a burrow and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.
14) Energy
Author
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Find out about potential energy and kinetic energy. How does heat move from one substance to another? Why is renewable energy so important? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.
15) Cave
Author
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Look inside a cave and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information. -- Amazon.com
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The enigmatic depths of Earths oceans have long eluded humanity, but as our technology increases, so does our ability to explore these mysterious waters. This information-rich book introduces readers to the brilliant engineering behind submarines, the anatomy of these incredible machines, and their amazing uses. From salvage missions to underwater tourism, readers will be transfixed by the capabilities of these modern marvels. Detailed photographs...
19) Classifying fish
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Explains what fish are and how they differ from other animals, discussing freshwater fish, sea fish, deep-sea fish, shallow-water fish, and sharks, among others.
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Language
English
Description
Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.
