Books are a fantastic gift for the holidays, and we have something for everyone on your list—from picture-book lovers to reluctant readers, and one for mom too!
By Richard Platt, illustrations by John Kelly (Kingfisher, $18)
Ages 9-12
Curious kids will love this info-packed book that introduces kids to viruses, bacteria and diseases. From info on how diseases spread to a multi-layered look at the plague, leprosy and smallpox, as well as major breakthroughs in microbiology, this book is perfect for budding scientists.
