Profiles the life of the Frenchman who is considered the founder of modern chemistry and biochemistry, because of his discovery of oxygen and his work on combustion and respiration.

Antoine Lavoisier : Founder of Modern Chemistry

Lisa Yount

Children's Books

Bt Bound

William Harvey : Discoverer of How Blood Circulates

Epidemics of infectious disease can spread like forest fires, killing thousands within weeks. This anthology presents firsthand accounts of some of the greatest epidemics of all time; it also describes what causes epidemics, why they are a threat today, and how scientists track them and attempt to prevent or stop them.

Great Disasters - Epidemics (hardcover edition)

History

Greenhaven Press

Challenges students to use their imaginations and think critically  Asks questions at suspenseful moments during the story and offers exploration exercises at the end

Disaster and Challenge (True Adventure Readers Series)

J.Weston Walch

Courage and Quick Thinking (True Adventure Readers Series)

Sea and Sky (True Adventures Readers Series)

Discusses the effects, prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.

Cancer (Lucent Overview Series)

Lucent Books

The nature of cancer, its multiple causes, and possible treatments are explored in this informative and provocative book.

Overview Series - Cancer

Teen & Young Adult

Personal Health

People tend to think that modern medicine has made epidemics a thing of the past, but many experts on infectious disease disagree. Changes in disease-causing microbes and in human behavior are increasing the likelihood of epidemics.

Overview Series - Epidemics

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Compelling arguments mark both sides of the debate that rages in state and national legislatures, the courts and among the public about whether terminally or incurably ill people should have the right to ask for help in dying.

Overview Series - Euthanasia

Education & Reference

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