The author explains what, exactly, a cold is, how it works, and whether it's really possible to "fight one off."

"When a young boy gets a cold, he just wants his mommy. But his stuffy nose makes it difficult for him to call out to his mom--not 'Bob, ' who happens to be the family dog"--

Explains how a person catches a cold, how the body fights the germs, and how other people can take precautions against getting another's cold.

A guidebook to caring for one's sick dragon, full of facts and tips for medicating, feeding, entertaining, and helping the dragon get the rest it needs.

Heidi is excited about Brewster's fall festival, but she catches a cold and her magic may not be enough to make her well in time .

Explains how people catch colds, how the body fights the germs, how colds are spread, and what precautions people can take against them..

Almost everyone has experienced the temporary misery of the common cold, which is caused by a variety of viruses that infect the respiratory system. Accessible text explains the progression of a typical cold, the body parts it affects, and the over-the-counter treatments that are available. Tips readers can use to prevent catching and spreading colds are also provided in the engaging science content.

"Journey into a fever-induced dream in which George goes inside the body to learn all about germs" --