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Germs are in the air and in our food, on door handles and dinner plates, in our bodies and on our pets. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere. Some are harmless, but others can make you very sick. Viruses and bacteria can cause a range of illnesses and diseases, from the common cold to tuberculosis (TB). Viruses and bacteria are all around us, but many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about how germs can affect our health. What does a virus do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bacteria? How can you keep yourself safe from diseases that some germs carry? As you read, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Asthma affects millions of people around the world every day. Asthma can keep you from taking part in your favorite sports or even make taking a single breath difficult. Even if you don't have asthma, you probably have family or friends who do. Asthma can be deadly in some cases, making it much more than just an annoying cough or a bit of trouble breathing.You may hear about asthma on TV and read about it online. But many people–kids and adults–don't understand much about asthma. What does asthma do to your body? Why do some people have asthma while others don't? What is life like for the people around the world who have asthma or live with someone who does? How can people live normal lives while taking care of their asthma? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more!

Asthma affects millions of people around the world every day. Asthma can keep you from taking part in your favorite sport or even make taking a single breath difficult. Even if you don't have asthma, you probably have family or friends who do. Asthma can even be deadly in some cases, making it much more than just an annoying cough or a bit of trouble breathing. You may hear about asthma on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about asthma. What does asthma do to your body? Why do some people have asthma while others don't? What is life like for the people around the world who have asthma or live with someone who does? How can people live normal lives while taking care of their asthma? You'll find 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!

Germs are in the air and in our food, on door handles and dinner plates, in our bodies and on our pets. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere. Some are harmless, but others can make you very sick. Viruses and bacteria can cause a range of illnesses and diseases, from the common cold to tuberculosis (TB). Viruses and bacteria are all around us, but many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how germs can affect our health. What does a virus do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bacteria? How can you keep yourself safe from the diseases that some germs carry? As you read, you'll find 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!

Germs are in the air and in our food, on door handles and dinner plates, in our bodies and on our pets. Germs like viruses and bacteria are everywhere. Some are harmless, but others can make you very sick. Viruses and bacteria can cause a range of illnesses and diseases, from the common cold to tuberculosis (TB). Viruses and bacteria are all around us, but many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about how germs can affect our health. What does a virus do to your body? How can people catch diseases from bacteria? How can you keep yourself safe from the diseases that some germs carry? As you read, you'll find answers to all of these questions and more!