Books with title Pandemics

The 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner for the Atlantic region!Even under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. Unfortunately, Lilianna’s circumstances are anything but normal. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she has become, but her situation isn’t about to get any better. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Lil’s worst fears are realized. With her parents called away on business before the contagious outbreak—her father in Delaware covering the early stages of the disease and her mother in Hong Kong and unable to get a flight back to New Jersey—Lil’s town is hit by what soon becomes a widespread illness and fatal disaster. Now, she’s more alone than she’s been since the “incident” at her school months ago.With friends and neighbors dying all around her, Lil does everything she can just to survive. But as the disease rages on, so does an unexpected tension as Lil is torn between an old ex and a new romantic interest. Just when it all seems too much, the cause of her original trauma shows up at her door. In this thrilling debut from author Yvonne Ventresca, Lil must find a way to survive not only the outbreak and its real-life consequences, but also her own personal demons.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; ; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Although modern medicine can successfully treat and prevent many diseases, infectious diseases have the potential to spread across the globe. When an outbreak begins, it is difficult to predict just how easily the disease will spread or how deadly it will be. But scientists and government officials must prepare for the worst. They must respond quickly to outbreaks if they are to prevent the spread of dangerous communicable disease and protect public health.

These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; ; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Summer Everyone said it would be safe to travel, as long as we avoided Europe. For the first time in my 17 years, we took a family vacation to a tropical place for spring break. The first few days were amazing—a dream come true.You see, I met a boy. (That is the understatement of the decade.)Cody broke my heart in less than 24 hours. It’s true. I resigned myself to never seeing him again.Then they closed the borders.Now we’re stuck in Mexico. Stuck is relative. I mean we’re in one of the most beautiful places on earth. But I’m scared and wish I could go home. But then again, that would mean never seeing Cody again …CodyShe’s the most beautiful and amazing girl I’ve ever met. But it won’t work. Not in a million years. I live in Minnesota and she lives in California. I don’t do the long-distance thing. And yet … I’ve never met anyone like her. When I told her it wouldn’t work, she argued and came up with a plan. A plan that would ruin everything I’d worked so hard for the past four years.And after 24 hours with her, I was ready to give up all my dreams just to see her again.But I couldn’t do it. It would destroy my parents. After everything they’ve been through, I vowed that I would never cause them any pain ever again.So, I lied, and told Summer something that guaranteed she’d forget about me. I had to. It was the only way.But then when we tried to go home, the whole world turned upside down overnight. The borders are closed. We’re in Mexico indefinitely. It would’ve been an answer to my prayers. Except that now Summer hates me.

Viruses and bacteria are so small that you need a microscope to see them, and yet they are powerful enough to change the course of human history. Ancient epidemics like smallpox and the plague and current scourges like HIV/AIDS and cholera have profound impacts on the way we live today. Epidemics and Pandemics takes you through the science, history, and current status of the severe and often scary world of widespread outbreaks. Each title in this series contains color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each book. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapters they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each book as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered through the use of a QR code, that when scanned, take

A worldwide pandemic ... A scientific experiment that could change humanity forever ... A race to find a cure – and unravel humanity’s darkest secrets. In Kenya, a deadly outbreak spreads quickly. Local villagers are infected, as are two American college students on summer break. The CDC and WHO send a team, led by Dr Peyton Shaw. In Africa, Peyton soon discovers that this outbreak is very different from any she’s ever investigated. It appears to be part of a global experiment, one designed to unleash a new era of human existence. As the virus spreads around the world, Peyton uncovers clues that lead to a dark secret in her past. With only hours left to stop the plague, she faces a choice that will change her life forever. Can Peyton stop the outbreak in time? And what’s the truth behind the virus? Is humanity being engineered for some purpose? Is this the end of life as we know it?