Schlesinger Emily Schlesinger 
Superbugs 

Themes: History, STEM, Microbiology, Biology, Science, Virus, Bacteria, Nonfiction, Tween. Germs and bacteria are everywhere. They are on surfaces we touch everyday, and millions of them live inside our bodies. Some of these bacteria can make us sick. Most illnesses can be treated with medicine. But sometimes, a superbug hits. These powerful bacteria have evolved to survive most drugs, leaving doctors puzzled over how to treat them. Learn how science is tackling this new enemy. Take a look inside White Lightning Books Nonfiction, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest topics pull in readers and engage them with interesting information; full-color photographs and illustrations; detailed graphic elements including charts, tables, and infographics; and fascinating facts. A 20-word glossary is included for vocabulary support. Each title is 64 pages with images interspersed throughout the book to support the text. The titles cover contemporary topics that capture the interest of students in middle school. These are books students will want to keep reading!