Marcia Amidon Lusted

Just one spark can cause a devastating wildfire. Entire neighbourhoods can quickly be destroyed. Besides the impact on people, the environment suffers. Ash can pollute air and water sources. Animals can be killed or displaced. After a wildfire, soil can wash away and make it hard for plants to grow. Find out how people can help affected areas recover from...

How can medicine that tastes like bubble gum make you feel better so quickly? It has penicillin in it—an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. But we wouldn't have the drug without the work of Alexander Fleming. With historical images and details about key events before and after his discovery, this book will help kids understand the lifesaving impact of...