Killer viruses are just the focus of movies in the experience of most readers, but they're not out of the realm of possibility. Viruses can spread at unbelievably fast rates and with frightening consequences. After reading this inventive volume, young virologists will picture themselves as the hero of their own story. They'll learn how viruses spread, how to avoid contamination, and the best way to battle and perhaps conquer an invisible killer. Science meets science fiction in this motivating look at what happens when deadly viruses rage out of control.