Books with author Virginia B. Silverstein

Discusses the inside of the ear, how infections cause earaches, how they are treated, and ways to prevent them.

Discusses the scope and history of this growing health problem, its medical and ecological background, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, practical methods for avoiding infection, and current research into possible cures.

Describes these single-celled organisms and explains their importance in maintaining the ecosystem

Discusses the history and symptoms of rabies, the treatments available, preventive measures, ideas for eliminating the disease, its effect on society, and possible future developments.

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression, examining the different types of depression and their effects on the individual and on society.

Describes what chicken pox is, how the body fights this disease, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and new vaccinations to prevent chicken pox.

Discusses asthma and its symptoms, and explains how it is treated, and how it can be prevented

Discusses the nature and effects of allergies, who gets them, how they develop, the different kinds, and how they are treated

Explains the nature and causes of a sore throat, discusses the immune system, differentiates between strep throat and tonsillitis, and describes how to treat a sore throat.

Discusses what happens to skin when it is burned, different types of burns and how they are classified, and how to treat and prevent burns.

Describes the human eye and how it functions, various visual problems and how they are corrected, and how to take care of one's eyes.

Describes various types of rashes with information on how they affect people, how they spread, and how to treat them, including some rashes associated with childhood diseases.