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Why I sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn (Let's-read-and-find-out-science Ser.)
Par Melvin Berger. 2000
Rescue dogs (Animals with jobs)
Par Judith Janda Presnall. 2003
Examines rescue dogs' role in natural disasters as well as after terrorist attacks. Describes the breeds, training, abilities, and handlers'…
selection process for choosing suitable animals. Offers anecdotes of actual cases. For grades 4-7. 2003Sleep and dreams (Single Title - Science Ser.)
Par Andrew T McPhee. 2001
Discusses the nature of sleep and dreams, the causes and treatments of sleep disorders, and the possible meaning of common…
dreams. The chapter "Toward a More Restful Sleep" offers advice on various techniques to overcome problems of falling asleep. For grades 6-9. 2001How to take the grrrr out of anger (Laugh & Learn(TM))
Par Elizabeth Verdick, Marjorie Lisovskis. 2003
Discusses how to deal with angry feelings in acceptable ways. Contains practical advice on coping with stress, solving problems calmly,…
taming one's temper, and being alert to tension build-up. Includes tips on handling bullies and angry adults. For grades 4-7. 2003101 questions about food and digestion that have been eating at you-- until now
Par Faith Hickman Brynie. 2002
Questions and answers explain the human digestive system and how it uses food for nutrition. Covers such topics as amino…
acids, anorexia nervosa, burping, cholesterol, diabetes, food poisoning, genetic modification, glucose, herbal supplements, obesity, pica (consuming nonfoods like clay), and vegetarians. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002Ready, set, grow!: a "what's happening to my body?" book for younger girls
Par Lynda Madaras. 2003
Written for girls in elementary school this volume discusses the approach of puberty including the physical and emotional changes that…
they can expect. Includes nutrition and skin advice. Companion to What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls (DB 51806, BR 12992). For grades 4-7. 2003Period: a girl's guide to menstration with a parent's guide
Par JoAnn Loulan. 2001
Discusses the physical and psychological changes that occur when menstruation starts, typically between the ages of nine and sixteen. Explains…
what to expect and what products are available. Gives correct pronunciation of relevant medical terms and additional information for parents. For grades 5-8. 2001Let's talk about going to the hospital (Let's Talk Library, The)
Par Marianne Johnston. 1997
Explains what a hospital is and what to expect when you go there. Describes items a child may take, the…
check-in process, things nurses and doctors may do, and going home. For grades K-3. 1997What if?: a kid's guide to surviving just about anything
Par Lynne Gibbs. 2002
Basic safety tips to help children handle hazardous situations. Self-protection information covers materials, methods, and skills for coping in the…
wilderness or in strong weather conditions, reacting to encounters with dangerous animals, applying simple first aid, and being "street-smart." For grades 3-6. 2002Taste
Par Laurence Pringle. 2000
Explains many aspects of the human ability to taste. Describes parts of the mouth used to identify flavors; discusses food…
preferences and what makes some people "supertasters." Explores differences among animals' perceptions of food. Also suggests ways to protect this important sense. For grades 3-6. 2000Touch
Par Laurence Pringle. 1999
Describes the sense of touch, how it differs from the other senses, how it works, and why it is important.…
Discusses related phenomena such as goose bumps and phantom limbs. Also examines the sense of touch in a variety of animals. For grades 3-6. 2000Mary on horseback: three mountain stories
Par Rosemary Wells. 1998
Three accounts of medical care for poor families in 1920s and 1930s Appalachia. A trained nurse rides horseback to reach…
isolated cabins, where she sets a broken leg, gives typhoid shots, and mends a child's broken heart. Contains a biographical sketch of Mary Breckinridge, founder of the Frontier Nursing Service. For grades 3-6Hearing
Par Laurence Pringle. 1999
Explains how sound travels in waves. Describes the parts of the ear, how they function, and the brain's role in…
processing sounds. Also discusses balance, animal ears, and protecting your hearing. For grades 3-6. 2000Sight
Par Laurence Pringle. 2000
Too old for this, too young for that!: your survival guide for the middle-school years
Par Harriet Mosatche. 2000
Information, advice, and support for middle schoolers on issues such as communicating with family and friends, setting goals, handling peer…
pressure, and dealing with physical and emotional changes including body functions and stress. Suitable for parents to read in order to understand their preteens. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000Smell
Par Laurence Pringle. 1999
Examines the human sense of smell and how it involves the nose and brain. Discusses the connections between smell and…
taste and how scent brings back memories. Concludes with advice for taking care of your sense of smell. For grades 3-6. 2000Living with asthma
Par Margaret Hyde. 1995
The authors discuss what asthma is, what triggers attacks, and different ways to treat the disease. They also cite various…
myths about asthma and describe treatments used in earlier times. Also includes information on managing asthma at home and at school, and lists sports and camps for children with asthma. For grades 4-7Diabetes
Par Alvin Silverstein. 1994
Discusses the two types of diabetes--type I, which is found mostly in children, teens, and young adults, and type II,…
which is found mainly in obese middle-aged and older adults. The authors provide a brief history and discuss causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this metabolic disorder. Includes glossary and bibliography. For grades 6-9 and older readersSmell
Par Alvin Silverstein. 1992
Examines the complex nature of the sense of smell and the importance of the nose. Chapters include "How We Smell,"…
"Smell Disorders," "Communicating by Smell," and "Frontiers of Smell Research." For grades 5-8 and older readersHello, Dark
Par Tamara Campeau, Wai Wong. 2021