Awards

• Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Young Adult Nonfiction) 2022

Overview

An award-winning illustrated book explaining viruses, coronaviruses, COVID-19, and other topics. In November 2019, scientists discovered a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. By March 2020, the virus and the disease it causes (COVID-19), spread to countries around the world. In an effort to contain the spread, global leaders implemented public health measures to protect citizens and manage their health systems. Some people followed the recommended public health guidance to stay indoors and practice social distancing while some were less inclined. Meanwhile, scientists worked frantically to understand the virus and develop vaccines to protect everyone. But, the virus continues to spread and mutate, challenging the boundaries of public health measures and science. In this book, author Persad teams up with Dr. de Mello and Dr. Giongo, virologists with over twenty years' experience in virology research, to answer important questions about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. What are viruses? How do viruses change? Where did SARS-CoV-2 come from? How does SARS-CoV-2 infect the cells? What happens when a person develops COVID-19? What are scientist doing to help? How can people stay safe?

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A nicely done workbook for high school students, their parents and anyone else who would like a good foundation in what to do to stay safe during the current world wide pandemic. --Joshua Lane, Radio Host Highly recommend to unpack and explore the virus that changed the world as we knew it. --Maria Gintova, PhD Policy Studies, Masters in Public Administration This comprehensive guide to COVID-19 is very informative and demystifies COVID-19. --Jestine Ware, Author and Writing Professional Reading this book is a genuine pleasure. The graphics-intensive format makes complex topics approachable. This book is accessible to anyone who can read at a high school level but can easily be shared with younger readers by an adult who can help answer questions. --Jacalyn Newman, PhD (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology), Medical Writer & Scientist The sense of calm Persad and her literary team radiate is crucial to the book's success in its genre. It's clean, informative, and should make older children and preteens feel empowered. --Kendall Townsend, The Magic Pen I enjoyed reading this book!...The book is accessible for teens and adults with or without a science background....If you are curious about coronavirus and would like to learn more about it, I highly recommend this book. --Dr. Noelle Ochotny, Medical Writer and Editor

Reading this book is a genuine pleasure. The graphics-intensive format makes complex topics approachable. This book is accessible to anyone who can read at a high school level but can easily be shared with younger readers by an adult who can help answer questions. --Jacalyn Newman, PhD (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology), Medical Writer & Scientist

Highly recommend to unpack and explore the virus that changed the world as we knew it. --Maria Gintova, PhD Policy Studies, Masters in Public Administration This comprehensive guide to COVID-19 is very informative and demystifies COVID-19. --Jestine Ware, Author and Writing Professional Reading this book is a genuine pleasure. The graphics-intensive format makes complex topics approachable. This book is accessible to anyone who can read at a high school level but can easily be shared with younger readers by an adult who can help answer questions. --Jacalyn Newman, PhD (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology), Medical Writer & Scientist

Author Information

Research scientist and expert in Virology & Cell Biology, Dr. Camilly P. Pires de Mello has over ten years' experience in the field of Virology, mainly working with pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug discovery, in vitro alternative methods, RNA and DNA viruses, pre-clinical research, cell culture, and bioreactors. Dr. Viveca Giongo is an associate professor of virology in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology at Federal Fluminense University and the Center for Development of Technology in Health at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Giongo earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and her master's degree in Immunology at Sao Paulo University, Brazil. Dr. Giongos research focuses on nanobiotechnology, with an emphasis on delivery systems of antiviral molecules. Her research has been published in several journals, including Vaccine, Journal of Molecular Biology, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products Communications, Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Chemical Biology & Drug Design, and Antiviral Therapy. Sabbithry Persad is a writer who tackles issues we face in the global community. Persad is the author of the Garbology Kids(R) waste management series for children, which include Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?, Operation: Reuse It!, and We Can Reduce: Precycle It! and have been mentioned in many publications like Time for Kids, Recycling Today, Green Teacher Magazine, Green Living Magazine, and Mother Nature Network. Persad received her degree in sociology from New York University. She also holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida and a Graduate Diploma in Books, Magazine, and Electronic Publishing. She is the founder of Firewater Media Group and Green Solutions Magazine (2007-2012 online magazine tackling environmental issues through environmental solutions).

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