Books with author Ann O Squire

A potentially dangerous illness with a wide range of symptoms, Lyme disease is spread through bites from tiny creatures called ticks.Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out why Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose and why it is important to detect this sickness early. They will also learn how Lyme disease is treated and why it takes so long for some patients to get better.

Eating peanut butter, petting a friendly dog, or sniffing a colorful flower are perfectly harmless activities for most people. However, for allergy sufferers, these can all be life-threatening experiences. Readers will find out why some people have allergies and others dont, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens. They will also learn how people with allergies avoid hidden everyday allergens and get a sneak peak at the new allergies treatments doctors are preparing for the future.

Some experiments you just wouldn't believe.One of the main ways scientists search for answers to their questions is by conducting experiments. Readers will find out how scientists plan and carry out experiments in a wide range of strange, sometimes dangerous conditions. They will also get a close look at some of history's most unbelievable experiments, from John Paul Stapp's tests of safety harnesses while traveling at the speed of sound to Edward Jenner's daring experiments with the smallpox vaccine. This well-written book will help readers identify key facts about science topics. The engaging content allows readers to draw connections between historical events and scientific ideas.

Find out how seafood can be raised and harvested responsibly and how to choose high-quality, sustainable fish and shellfish.From shrimp and lobster to salmon and trout, restaurants and grocery stores offer an incredible variety of seafood. Some seafood is raised or caught in a healthy, sustainable way. However, much of it is not. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how the seafood industry can damage aquatic habitats, cause populations of certain species to dwindle, and lead to the spread of disease.

Experts estimate that more than 235 million people around the world suffer from the respiratory condition known as asthma. Readers will get an in-depth look at this common illness as they learn how it attacks the airways of those who suffer from it, making it difficult to breathe. They will also learn about the many possible triggers of asthma attacks, find out how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and much more.