You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Insects!
Nasty stinging creatures that destroy crops and spread
diseaseif that's your opinion of insects, read this fascinating book to
discover the other side of the story. Without insects to pollinate flowers, we
would have no fruit. Without bees, we would have no honey. Maggots eating a
dead animal are not a pretty sightbut without them, we
would have to find some other way to dispose of dead animals. This fascinating
new title in the You Wouldn't Want to Live Without series shows insects at
their best and worst. And, thanks to a simple experiment with drinking straws,
you can even see the world through an insect's eyes.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Immunization!
Sticking sharp needles into small children doesn't sound
like a nice thing to do. But vaccination is definitely a case of being
"cruel to be kind." This new title in the You Wouldn't Want to Live
Without series relates the fascinating history of vaccination, and describes in
simple terms how and why vaccination works. This simple technique has saved millions
from deadly diseasesand in future, with new methods of delivery,
we might even be able to do without that needle.
you wouldn't want to live without bacteria!
They are far too small to be seen with the naked eye, but
bacteria are one of the most widespread forms of lifeand one of the oldest.
They appeared on Earth more than 3 billion years before the first dinosaurs.
Some bacteria cause deadly diseases, but many are harmless or even helpful to
humans and other animals. They fertilize the soil by breaking down dead
material into useful chemicals, and they are an essential ingredient in many
foods. Bacteria in our own bodies are a vital part of the digestive process.
This entertaining book in the You Wouldn't Want to Live Without series shows
both the good and the bad sides of bacteria.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Antibiotics!
If antibiotics had not been discovered, would you be alive
today? Nowadays we can treat all sorts of nasty injuries and illnesses, but it
certainly wasnt so straightforward hundreds of years ago. In this title from
the fantastic new You Wouldnt Want to Live Without series, youll learn all
about the bizarre and gruesome ways that people used to combat infection: from
maggots, to leeches, to moss! As you discover how bacteria work in your body,
learn handy hints on how to survive throughout the ages, and discover how
medicine is used in the present day, youll soon see why you really, really,
wouldnt want to live without antibiotics! The well-organized text in this title
allows readers to explore relationships between historic scientific events.
Grade-appropriate contexts help readers determine the meaning of academic words
and phrases.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Fire!
Fire is a powerful force of nature, and one that we cannot
always control. An accidental fire can destroy an entire neighborhood. But
imagine what our life would be like without fire: we would have no cooked food,
no artificial light, and no way of keeping warm in a cool climate. Fire enables
us to make pottery and metals, and bricks to build with. It allowed us to
invent the steam engine and the internal combustion engine.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Mobile Phones!
We realy on our mobile phones all the
time, whether it's to keep in touch with friends, to play games, or to access
the Internet. As phones become smaller, cheaper and more powerful, we
find it difficult to imagine life without them. But, until about 30 years ago,
there were no mobile phones. How on earth did people manage?
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Books!
Can you imagine a world without books? What if writing
simply didnt exist? It might sound unbelievable, but
books have actually been around for thousands of yearsa lot longer than weve
had paper and ink! This title in the fantastic new You Wouldnt Want to Live
Without series traces the history of books from their earliest origins as clay
tablets to their very latest formthe e-book. Youll learn how important theyve
been to our culture and civilization, and soon see why you really, really,
wouldnt want to live without them. Featuring a handy timeline, fascinating
facts and top tips on how to make books through the ages. The well-organized
text in this title allows readers to explore relationships between historic
scientific events.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Dentists!
Let's face it: no one really looks forward to going to see
the dentist. But have you considered the alternative? In past centuries, the
only cure for a decayed tooth was to pull it outwithout anesthetic, and with
only the beating of a drum to distract you and drown out your screams. This
book in the new You Wouldn't Want to Live Without series describes, in
entertaining words and pictures, what teeth consist of, how to take care of
them, what may happen if you don'tand why you should never be afraid of going
to the dentist.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Clean Water!
How would you cope in a world without water? Clean water is
far, far more important than you might think! This title in the fantastic new
You Wouldnt Want to Live Without series is bursting with surprising facts about
this essential life source. As you learn about everything from how water keeps
us healthy to the astounding ways in which it is used across the word, youll
soon see why you really, really wouldnt want to live without it! Featuring comprehensive diagrams, a timteline, hilarious
cartoon-style illustrations, and "You Can Do It!" panels on how to
conduct your own water experiments. The well-organized text in this
title allows readers to explore relationships between historic scientific
events. Grade-appropriate contexts help readers determine the meaning of
academic words and phrases while the vivid illustrations and text features help
navigate the text and locate answers to questions.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Toilets!
Could you cope without a toilet? Toilets are marks of
cleanliness and civilization, and have saved millions of lives! With this book
as your guide, youll be taken on a historical journey, exploring the weird and
wonderful ways people across the world coped without our modern flush toilets:
from chamber pots and cesspits to earth closets and privies. Youll also
discover the marvellous high-tech inventions happening every day. With top
tips, a timeline, and plenty of fascinating facts, this title in the fantastic
new You Wouldnt Want to Live Without series reveals the weird and wonderful
history of these essential objects. The well-organized text in this title
allows readers to explore relationships between historic scientific events.
Grade-appropriate contexts help readers determine the meaning of academic words
and phrases while the vivid illustrations and text features help navigate the
text and locate answers to questions.
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Extreme Weather!
It's a nuisance when it rains on a picnic. It's a tragedy
when a tornado destroys a neighborhood. But our planet would be a very
different place if it did not have extremes of weather. Some plants can grow
only in hot, dry conditions; others require cold temperatures at certain times
of year. And if the
You Wouldn't Want to
Live Without Electricity!
Could you get by if the lights went out? What would you do if your TV, computer, and phone all stopped working? How would you get about if trains, buses, and cars didnt run any more? You might not think about it, but without electricity, our lives would be colder, darker, and much harder work. With this book as your guide, youll discover the wonders of this essential source, exploring everything from how electricity works, to the ingenious ways that people have controlled and used it throughout the ages. With its informative timeline, helpful you can do it tips and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, this title in the fantastic new You Wouldnt Want to Live Without series is a must-have nonfiction text, perfect for home or school. The well-organized text in this title allows readers to explore relationships between historic scientific events. Grade-appropriate contexts help readers determine the meaning of academic words and phrases while the vivid illustrations and text.