Ana María Rodríguez
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BOOKSAutism and Asperger Syndrome, November 2008
Six out of 1,000 children worldwide are currently affected by autism spectrum disorder, including autism and Asperger Syndrome. These disorders disturb the development of the mind. They cause a wide variety of communication problems, social difficulties, and repetitive or obsessive behaviors. At one end of the spectrum, someone with mild Asperger Syndrome might have unusual habits and problems holding conversations.At the other end of the spectrum, someone affected by severe autism might feel totally isolated from the world. What is the secret of the sleepless whales?
Join the scientists and their animal partners in a amazing adventure that will reveal the secrets of these amazing aquatic mammals! Find out what killer whale Kasatka and her calf Nakai "do not do" to survive the first weeks after the baby is born. Or how Popolo the dolphin is able to dive for long periods of time. And how Henry the harbor seal has shown scientists why murky, dark waters are nor a problem for him when it is time to find a meal. Enslow Publishers, 2008 ISBN: 978-0-7660-2956-9 BEST BOOKS LIST 2007 AWARD, Science Books & Films
The brain rules! It is true. It is soft and wet, it is the size of a grape fruit and as heavy as 3 middle-size water bottles. And still this unappealing organ of the human body controls everybody's actions, thoughts, and feelings. How does it do it? Follow 12 year-old Mark through a regular school day and find out. There is even more. Discover 10 myths about the brain most people take for facts and learn more about your own brain with fun and easy activities. Are you left handed or right handed? You know that, right. But are you left footed or right footed? A Day in the Life of the Brain will show you how to find out this and more. Chelsea House Publishers, 2007 ISBN: 0-7910-8947-9 Named one of the BEST BOOKS LIST 2006 by Science Books and Films
Edward Jenner provided humanity with one of the greatest contributions any person could give to others: a vaccine or a safe way to prevent a disease that killed about 1 in every 4 people affected. Smallpox was feared especially by kids who were the most common fatalities. Jenner's vaccine was used around the world and even erradicated or eliminated the disease completely many years after Jenner's discovery. Jenner also made other intriguing discoveries about hedgehogs and the cockoo bird that revealed for the first time fascinating secrets about these curious animals. Enslow Publishers, 2006 ISBN: 0-7660-2504-7  FIRES Great Disasters, Greenhaven Press, 2004 (teens and YA) (ISBN: 0-7377-2173-1)
  Periodicals/Nonfiction ArticlesThe Kids Who Fought Smallpox
Highlights for Children, May 2000 Awarded the Highlights for Children History Feature of the Year Award 2000. “A novel angle that Mariana took--focusing on one of the vaccine’s earliest and most dramatic deployments--created an excellent doorway to take our readers into this subject.” --Andy Boyles, Science Editor Highlights for Children Colour Is the “Mane” Thing
Yes Mag: Canada’s Science Magazine for Kids, Jan./Feb. 2003 Ever wondered if a lion’s mane has other purpose besides making the King of the Beasts look good? Well, it does! Scientists have discovered that the lion’s mane portrays a message about the beast’s well being. |
