Young readers will experience some world stopping events with these informative books. They will learn about the origins, spread, and timelines of Ebola, Spanish Flu, Covid-19, and more. With

This topical series uses a then-and-now approach to explore how the influenza pandemic of 1918 and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 have shaped our culture, crisis response, medical…

Polio once frightened parents every summer. The disease could suddenly leave children paralyzed. But in the 1950s, scientists developed a vaccine that nearly eliminated the disease. Polio…

Eradicating smallpox was one of the great medical success stories in human history. The disease once killed large numbers of people, but vaccination programs brought case numbers to zero by…

Society and Culture during COVID-19 looks at how the pandemic affected various aspects of daily life. Changes to work, school, entertainment, and more have influenced the younger generations…

This title focuses on the Spanish Flu and gives information related to its symptoms, causes, and global impact. This hi-lo title is complete with gripping and historical photographs, simple…

This series tackles some of the biggest issues and events in US and world news today. Each book tells a balanced story of the event or issue, including its historical roots. The unfolding…

COVID-19 was first recognized in Wuhan, China, but within a few months it spread to every corner of the globe. The Spread of COVID-19 traces the pandemic during those perilous early months,…

This title begins by explaining what COVID-19 is, what social distancing is, what “flattening the curve” means, and how they’re all related. It also gives kids fun ways to connect with their…

This title explains what a virus is, what a coronavirus is, and how it spreads. The rest of the title is dedicated to explaining simple ways kids can stay healthy, like eating a nutrient-rich

This title takes a look at some of the amazing medicine and technology being created (like a COVID-19 vaccine and antibody therapy) and being utilized (like drones and ventilators) to help in

This title examines viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa with a focus on rhinoviruses and coronaviruses from how they infect the body and cause colds and are spread from person-to-person,…