Books with author Rae Simons

A box is left on Marcus’s doorstep in the rain. Fussy Aunt Hester has told Marcus not to open the front door under any circumstances. But she’s out – and just this once can’t hurt . . . can it?Except the parcel isn’t embroidery supplies for Aunt Hester. Or fishing tackle for Uncle Frank. Whatever is in there, it’s alive. And it’s ANGRY. The thing in the box sends Marcus’s life spinning horrifyingly out of control ­– controlling his mind and testing his will so that every moment is deadly. Can Marcus overcome the pull of the Gorgon’s gaze, and use her power for good? Because he received that box for a reason ­– but he must find out what it is, before the terrible, beautiful Medusa turns everyone he holds dear to stone . . . and then comes for him. Laced with myth, this modern story positively writhes with horror and suspense. A terrifying, unputdownable read for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.

Malnutrition is a huge health problem for millions of people. Malnutrition, when people don't have healthy food to eat, affects people around the wold every day. Malnutrition means unhealthy obese people and starving children. Malnutrition means getting sick because of a diet that's unbalanced and isn't nutritious. You may hear about malnutrition on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about how malnutrition affects our health. What does malnutrition do to your body? How are people who eat more that they should and people who don't have enough to eat both dealing with malnutrition? What is life like for the people around the world who won't have healthy food choices to make? In this book, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Immunizations are an important part of taking care of yourself and staying healthy. Without immunizations, many more people would get sick or even die earlier. Today, immunizations are a common part of life, and most people take them for granted. Even though most people get immunizations throughout their life, many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how immunizations work. What happens when you get a shot? How do immunizations keep you healthy? How did people first think of immunizations as a way to keep people from getting sick? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Immunizations are an important part of taking care of yourself and staying healthy. Without immunizations, many more people would get sick or even die earlier. Today, immunizations are a common part of life, and most people take them for granted. Even though most people get immunizations throughout their life, many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about how immunizations work. What happens when you get a shot? How do immunizations keep you healthy? How did people first think of immunizations as a way to keep people from getting sick? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Cancer is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by cancer each year. Many people have family or friends who they've lost to cancer. Others know a friend who has lost someone they love. You hear about cancer on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about cancer. What happens when someone gets cancer? How do you get cancer? What is life like for the people around the world who have cancer or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against this deadly disease? In this book, you'll find the answers to all of these questions and more!

Bugs are a very important part of our world. They help move forward the natural patterns of the planet. They are a big part of the world's food chain and natural environment. But some bugs can also make you very sick. Bugs can bite and sting. Mosquitoes, ticks, and flies can carry deadly diseases. Bugs are all around us, but many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about how bugs can affect our health. What does a bug bite do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bugs like ticks and mosquitoes? How can you keep yourself safe from bug bites and the diseases that some bugs carry? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!