8This title examines viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa with a focus on SARS-COV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, from its beginnings in China to its worldwide spread and efforts to find a cure including vaccines, plasma therapy, and antiviral medications. A list of healthy habits is included to help readers prevent COVID-19. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.