"There are more viruses on Planet Earth than there are stars in the universe!"Given this, how do we learn everything we want to know about viruses and how to vanquish them? Enter author Cross, who uses science, humor, facts, and interactive activities (including a quiz and a word search) to explore notorious viruses throughout history. The book details how viruses behave and the body's ways of combating them. A tremendous amount of work goes into fighting these viruses: researching them at breakneck pace, developing incredible technology, and recruiting brave volunteers to test potential vaccines. Cross acknowledges the awe-inspiring work scientists have accomplished, then and now, highlighting how these scientists have changed the world. Illustrator Brown employs cartoons of both humans and entertaining anthropomorphic viruses throughout, enhancing the humor and breaking up the text in order to ensure that readers really connect with the content. A whole chapter is devoted to Covid-19, explaining how the virus works and emphasizing the importance of dispelling disinformation and seeking information from trusted sources. Children have been affected in ways they can't fully understand by the Covid-19 pandemic, and this book will help them. Cross deftly creates an appealing reading experience with well-researched facts while simultaneously answering questions, easing fears, and empowering readers to reduce anxiety by gaining knowledge of the previously unknown.Children will devour this book and hopefully be inspired to become the next super scientists. (Nonfiction. 8-12)

"There are more viruses on Planet Earth than there are stars in the universe!"Given this, how do we learn everything we want to know about viruses and how to vanquish them? Enter author Cross, who uses science, humor, facts, and interactive activities (including a quiz and a word search) to explore notorious viruses throughout history. The book details how viruses behave and the body's ways of combating them. A tremendous amount of work goes into fighting these viruses: researching them at breakneck pace, developing incredible technology, and recruiting brave volunteers to test potential vaccines. Cross acknowledges the awe-inspiring work scientists have accomplished, then and now, highlighting how these scientists have changed the world. Illustrator Brown employs cartoons of both humans and entertaining anthropomorphic viruses throughout, enhancing the humor and breaking up the text in order to ensure that readers really connect with the content. A whole chapter is devoted to Covid-19, explaining how the virus works and emphasizing the importance of dispelling disinformation and seeking information from trusted sources. Children have been affected in ways they can't fully understand by the Covid-19 pandemic, and this book will help them. Cross deftly creates an appealing reading experience with well-researched facts while simultaneously answering questions, easing fears, and empowering readers to reduce anxiety by gaining knowledge of the previously unknown.Children will devour this book and hopefully be inspired to become the next super scientists. (Nonfiction. 8-12)