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Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?: and other questions about your health and body (Is that a fact?)
By Sandy Donovan, Sandra Donovan. 2010
Provides scientific responses to seventeen common sayings and beliefs about health. Answers questions like: Do you need to wait half…
an hour after eating before swimming? Should you drink eight glasses of water a day? Does listening to loud music cause hearing loss? For grades 3-6. 2010Race with Me!
By Robert Budd, Andre De Grasse. 2021
A celebration of sport — and Andre De Grasse’s positive, winning attitudeEveryone gets nervous butterflies. I don’t let that feeling…
stop me.I love the feeling of being proud of myself. I can only feel it by trying my best.My butterflies just mean I am excited to run.Lace up your shoes and get ready for race day with Canada’s 2019 Athlete of the Year, Andre De Grasse!Find out what it was like for him as an underdog, and how he motivates himself to face every challenge, in this inspiring celebration of sport.Filled with full-colour photos and illustrations, this book covers themes of reflection, mindfulness and gratitude sure to motivate all kinds of readers.Super Oscar
By Mark Shulman, Andrea Montejo, Lisa Kopelke, Oscar de la Hoya. 2006
On your mark, get set, grow!: a "what's happening to my body?" book for younger boys (What's Happening to My Body?)
By Lynda Madaras, Paul Gilligan. 2008
Explains what boys go through when puberty begins, which can occur as early as age eight or as late as…
age fifteen. Discusses gaining height, weight, and strength; growing body hair; and experiencing changes in sexual organs, including having more erections. For grades 4-7. 2008What to do when you're scared & worried: a guide for kids
By James J. Crist. 2004
Child psychologist presents advice and methods that young people can use to overcome fears, phobias, separation anxieties, and panic attacks.…
Also suggests ways for kids to handle other issues. Includes exercises for identifying problems and finding solutions. A note to grown-ups directs them in helping children. For grades 5-8. 2004You and an illness in your family (Family matters (New York, N.Y.))
By Tabitha Wainwright. 2001
Offers practical advice for young people with a seriously ill family member. Uses real-life scenarios to discuss options for coping…
with tough situations--including death--and for communicating with others. For grades 5-8. 2001Hear your heart (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
By Holly Keller, Paul Showers. 2001
The kids' guidebook: great advice to help kids cope
By Tom Kerr, Tova Navarra, R. N. Tova Navarra. 2002
Practical tips for boys and girls, emphasizing safety and self-reliance, on how to handle problems when an adult may not…
be available. Covers situations such as household accidents, encounters with strangers, family arguments, difficulties at school, and worrisome feelings. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2002A healthy body (Safe and Sound Ser.Safe and Sound)
By Angela Royston. 2000
Explains the importance of exercise in order to stay healthy. Discusses the roles of muscles, joints, lungs, and the heart…
in maintaining a fit body. Encourages bending, stretching, running, and balancing as part of playing. For grades 2-4. 2000Chicken soup for the kid's soul: 101 stories of courage, hope, and laughter (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen, Irene Dunlap. 1998
Exercise and your health (Health Matters Ser.Health Matters)
By Jillian Powell. 1998
Discusses the importance of exercise to have a strong, fit body. Describes various kinds of exercise and the best way…
to work out. Recommends that everyone should choose a sport or activity to do regularly to keep healthy. For grades 2-4Who is a stranger, and what should I do? (Albert Whitman Concept Bks.)
By Abby Levine, Linda Walvoord Girard, Helen Cogancherry. 1985
Simple, straightforward safety rules for dealing with strangers in public places, or on the telephone, at the door, or in…
a car. Includes a list of things for children to discuss with parents and teachers, ten 'what-if' puzzles to solve, and a note to parents. For grades K-3. 1985Mission possible young reader's edition: Go create a life that counts
By Tim Tebow. 2023
The New York Times bestselling author and athlete challenges young Christians to find their mission and pursue a bold, bright,…
fulfilling life. Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts? I’m too young. I’m not good at anything. Remember that dumb mistake I made last week? My life doesn’t matter. If so, you’re not alone. The Enemy wants you to believe you’re here by accident or have nothing to offer. But that’s a lie. God has a special plan and purpose for your life. Through your interests, talents, and faith, you can make a positive difference in the world right where you are…right now! Part of the fun is discovering your mission-driven superpowers. While you can’t fix every problem, God can. With His help, you can bring light to a world that has grown dark and cold. Having a clear impression of your unique, God-given significance provides a sense of purpose that turns an ordinary life into an extraordinary one. So let’s get started! It’s never too early to step into your mission-possible lifeIf You Can Dream It, You Can Do It: How 25 inspiring individuals found their dream jobs
By Colleen Nelson, Kathie MacIsaac. 2022
Full-colour profiles feature twenty-five diverse individuals who followed a wide range of paths to fascinating careers. Young readers will be…
equipped for their own journeys with tips, resources, and spotlight features about other young people who are already engaging with their chosen fields.Dictionary for a better world: poems, quotes, and anecdotes from A to Z
By Irene Latham, Charles Waters, Mehrdokht Amini. 2020
A poetry collection, organized like a dictionary, presents words that encourage kids to create a better, more inclusive world. Each…
entry contains a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, and a short personal anecdote from one of the co-authors. For grades 4-7. 2020Le consentement: on en parle?
By Justin Hancock. 2022
Le consentement, c'est bien plus que dire "oui" ou "non". C'est décider ce qui est bon pour soi et avoir…
ce pouvoir incroyable de choisir! C'est permettre aux autres d'avoir aussi ce pouvoir. C'est une affaire de liberté! Alors, on en parle? Que ce soit pour choisir une simple barre de chocolat, trouver une façon consensuelle de se dire bonjour, ou encore accorder à soi-même comme aux autres le choix avant, pendant et après un contact intime: tu trouveras plein de conseils pour mettre en pratique le consentement dans la vie de tous les joursNo Horses in the House!: The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur
By Mireille Messier, Anna Bron. 2023
The Ravenmaster's secret: escape from the Tower of London
By Elvira Woodruff. 2003
Superdog: the heart of a hero
By Caralyn Buehner, Mark Buehner. 2004