AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a huge health problem. Millions of people around the world are affected by AIDS each day. Many children grow up without parents because they died of AIDS. Many parents must live with the fact that their kids with AIDS will have very difficult lives.
You hear about AIDS on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about AIDS. How do you catch HIV/AIDS? What is life like for the people around the world who are HIV positive or have AIDS? Where did HIV/AIDS come from? How are people fighting back against...

Cancer is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by cancer each year. Many people have family or friends who they've lost to cancer. Others know a friend who has lost someone they love.
You hear about cancer on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about cancer. What happens when someone gets cancer? How do you get cancer? What is life like for people around the world who have cancer or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against this deadly disease? In this book, you'll find...

Immunizations are an important part of taking care of yourself and staying healthy. Without immunizations, many more people would get sick or even die earlier. Today, immunizations are a common part of life, and most people take them for granted.
Even though most people get immunizations throughout their life, many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how immunizations work. What happens when you get a shot? How do immunizations keep you healthy? How did people first think of immunizations as a way to keep people from getting sick? You'll find answers to all of these...

Diabetes is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by diabetes each day. They have to live their lives very differently from those who don't have the disease. Many people also have family or friends who have diabetes. Diabetes can cause many health problems and can even be deadly.
You hear about diabetes on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about diabetes. What does diabetes do to your body? How do people get diabetes? What is life like for the people around the world who have diabetes or live...

Malnutrition is a huge health problem for millions of people. Malnutrition, when people don't have healthy food to eat, affects people around the wold every day. Malnutrition means unhealthy obese people and starving children. Malnutrition means getting sick because of a diet that's unbalanced and isn't nutritious.
You may hear about malnutrition on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how malnutrition affects our health. What does malnutrition do to your body? How are people who eat more that they should and people who don't have enough...

Pollution is a major health issue around the world. Pollution in the air, soil, and water can get into you body and cause many problems. Lung, heart, stomach, and mental problems can all be tied to pollution in the environment. Pollution can be deadly, as well, making the problem an even more serious one. Taking care of the world around us is not about having a clean planet, it's about staying healthy, too.
You may hear about pollution on TV or read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about pollution and how it affects our health. What does pollution do...

Bugs are a very important part of our world. They help move forward the natural patterns of the planet. They are a big part of the world's food chain and natural environment. But some bugs can also make you very sick. Bugs can bite and sting. Mosquitoes, ticks, and flies can carry deadly diseases.
Bugs are all around us, but many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how bugs can affect our health. What does a bug bite do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bugs like ticks and mosquitoes? How can you keep yourself safe from bug bites and the diseases that some...

Germs are in the air and in our food, on door handles and dinner plates, in our bodies and on our pets. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere. Some are harmless, but others can make you very sick. Viruses and bacteria can cause a range of illnesses and diseases, from the common cold to tuberculosis (TB).
Viruses and bacteria are all around us, but many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how germs can affect our health. What does a virus do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bacteria? How can you keep yourself safe from diseases that some germs carry?...

Allergies affect millions of people around the world every day. Whether you're allergic to dust in the air or peanuts in your food, allergies can be a big health problem. Even if you don't have allergies, you probably have family or friends who do. Allergies can be annoying or they can be dangerous. Itching and sneezing may be the least of your troubles when it comes to allergies
You hear about allergies on TV and read about them online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about allergies. What happens when someone is near something they're allergic to? Why do some...

Asthma affects millions of people around the world every day. Asthma can keep you from taking part in your favorite sports or even make taking a single breath difficult. Even if you don't have asthma, you probably have family or friends who do. Asthma can be deadly in some cases, making it much more than just an annoying cough or a bit of trouble breathing.
You may hear about asthma on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about asthma. What does asthma do to your body? Why do some people have asthma while others don't? What is life like for...