Before a doctor can treat a patient, she needs to know what is causing the problem. However, it is not always easy to tell what kind of sickness is affecting someone. Readers will find out how animals can be put to work diagnosing some of the trickiest diseases, from dogs who sniff out cancer to mice who can detect bird flu. They will also learn how scientists are working to reproduce these animals abilities with advanced electronic devices.
Introduces the main kinds of insects, and explains how they are born, grow, move, eat, protect themselves, and reproduce, where they live, and their effects on human life.
Introduces the main kinds of birds, and explains how they are born, grow, move, eat, protect themselves, and reproduce, where they live, and how humans use birds.
Introduces the main kinds of mammals, and explains how they are born, grow, move, protect themselves, and reproduce, where they live, and how other mammals interact with humans.