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Discover how pigeons were trained for use in World Wars I and II. Learn about some of their most daring flights, and find out what other ways pigeons and humans work together"--

Stigma is everywhere, from mistrust of unhoused people to discrimination based on weight. Discover how to identify and confront stigma and stop the spread of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination"--

While many scientists believed influenza would cause the next pandemic, no one was prepared for the new strain of coronavirus that appeared in 2019. Understanding Coronaviruses examines SARS-CoV-2, its origin, its impact on daily life, and how COVID-19 compares to coronavirus diseases"--

Help young adults learn why a good night's rest is vital to their well-being

Released to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, this title revisits a dark period in American history through the eyes of Kiyo Sato as her family is detained in a Japanese internment camp. Confronting timely issues of racial discrimination and prejudice, this biography tells a nonetheless hopeful story about Sato's commitment to serving others.

In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness."--Provided by publisher.

In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants. In earlier centuries, military fighters rode horses into battle, relied on elephants to haul supplies, and trained pigeons to carry messages. Even cats, goats, and c...

Learn about how scientists have predicted the way diseases will evolve and effect our world in the future"--

An exploration of drug addiction in the United States.

An estimated 245, 225 people in the United States are currently living with leukemia or are in remission. But leukemia is no longer the almost-certain death sentence that it once was. In this book, youll read case studies of people with various types of leukemia and learn about the effects of this frightening but often treatable cancer. Youll

Each year a few thousand Americans contract a disease called meningitis, an infection of the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis often strikes children, teens, and young adults and can cause serious permanent problems, such as brain damage or deafness. Even with medical care, some forms of meningitis are deadly. Through real-life case studies and information from experts, this book provides the tools young people need ...

While in a war zone, a military working dog (MWD) and its handler live together, eat together, play together, sleep together, and risk their lives for each other every day. The dogs work with handlers in every branch of the US military. They guard military bases, sniff out concealed explosives and other weapons, and alert their handlers to hidden enemies. Learn how the military selects these special dogs and trains them for the many tasks they...

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Millions of Americans take dietary supplements to improve health, lose weight, or increase athletic performance. Yet supplements are loosely regulated and some proven to be extremely dangerous. Written by a registered nurse, Dietary Supplements helps readers make educated consumer choices.

What causes people to take their lives? How can suicides be prevented? Looking beyond common myths and misconceptions, Understanding Suicide examines common risk factors including mental illness, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and bullying.

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