The book explains what germs are, how bacteria and viruses affect the human body, and how the body fights against them. Other segments include: Finding out about germs: LeVar uses a microscope to discover what germs really look like ; How your body fights germs: animation featuring the body's defense team works in action ; How bacteria can help: a visit to an organic farm illustrates how micro-organisms are important to growing food.

"These lectures demonstrate how to read fiction carefully for full enjoyment. The lectures begin with basic concepts from simpler stories before progressing into books famous for their complexity. The lectures explain literary devices such as irony and foreshadowing and show how skilled authors have used such devices to great effect in classic works of literature"--Guidebook.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Isaac Bashevis Singer.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Lloyd Alexander.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Ellen Raskin.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Katherine Paterson.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Dr. Seuss.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Elizabeth George Speare.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Kenneth Grahame.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Maurice Sendak.