A young reporter on assignment is attacked and bitten by an unknown beast in rural Northern California and begins a terrifying but seductive transformation into a being with a dual nature, both man and wolf.

The aim of this consultative meeting was to discuss strategies for improving the quality and quantity of therapeutic antisera, essential drugs for the effective treatment of suspected rabid dog bites and envenoming by snake bites and scorpion stings. Inadequacies in the efficacy, safety and production of these antisera have created a major global public health crisis, especially in Africa and Asia. Each year, millions of people are bitten by dogs...

Tired of being covered in itchy mosquito bites, Riley uses science to investigate why mosquitoes are more attracted to him than to his friends.

Profiles animals with distinct bites, offering information on how differing teeth, jaws, and biting mechanics enable different species to eat, fight, and survive.

Detailed information about biting/stinging animals (arthropods, reptiles and mammals) found in the Southwest, including fascinating facts, environmental benefits of each species, why some might bite, bite prevention and myths about each animal.

"Max and his friends are on a camping trip at Camp Everpines when he's stung by a wasp. Max gets a case of the Super Fidgets and devises a clever game to distract himself. Max finds that while it's not always easy being a kid -- especially if you're a bit different -- there is often humour, kindness and love in the most unexpected places."--