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Rabies (Diseases and People Ser.Diseases & People)
By Alvin Silverstein, Robert Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein. 1994
Describes the treatment and prevention of rabies, as well as the history of the disease and the discovery of a…
vaccine by Louis Pasteur. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1994They call me Woolly: what animal names can tell us
By Keith Du Quette. 2002
Explains how an animal's name can often reveal where the animal lives, what sound it makes, or how dangerous it…
is. Provides details about each of the thirty-five creatures whose names are explored. Also includes brief factual information about other unusual animals. For grades K-3. 2002Dr. Jenner and the speckled monster: the search for the smallpox vaccine
By Albert Marrin. 2002
Discusses the dreaded disease smallpox feared for centuries until an English doctor applied scientific thinking and experimentation to the problem.…
Explains that Dr. Jenner's published results in 1798 led to medical acceptance of vaccination but that smallpox is again a threat in the twenty-first century. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2002Author talk: conversations with Judy Blume [and others
By Leonard S. Marcus, Judy Blume. 2000
Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World: And the New York World (Makers of the Media Ser.)
By Nancy Whitelaw. 2000
Biography of the "father of tabloid journalism," who used sensationalism to sell newspapers at the end of the nineteenth century.…
Discusses his career, his deteriorating vision, and his establishment of journalism prizes in his name. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2000Lance Armstrong: the race of his life (All aboard reading)
By Kristin Armstrong, Ken Call. 2000
Biography of bicycle racer Lance Armstrong, written by his wife. In 1995, after winning races in America and Europe, Armstrong…
won the Tour de France, but the following year, he discovered he had cancer. Thus his greatest battle had begun. For grades 2-4. 2000Presents facts concerning cerebral palsy (CP)--the most common lifelong physical disability in the U.S.--and refutes some myths. Discusses different forms…
of the disorder, its causes, and treatments. Uses case studies to portray how young people deal with this condition. For grades 4-7. 2000Alexander Fleming: discoverer of penicillin (A book report biography)
By Ted Gottfried. 1997
Describes Fleming's early years in Scotland, his schooling in England, and his work with the British Army Medical Services. Then…
discusses his discovery of penicillin and his difficulties in getting others to believe in his breakthrough. Includes a glossary of medical terms and a chronology. For grades 6-9Touching and feeling (Senses and Sensors Ser.Senses and Sensors)
By Alvin Silverstein, Nicholas Heweston, Laura Silverstein Nunn. 2002
Explains how the sense of touch and feeling functions, and how it helps us learn about our surroundings. Examines the…
importance of touch to humans, plants, and animals, describing the sensations of pressure, pain, and temperature. Includes technological developments to provide feeling to artificial limbs. For grades 5-8. 2002Imagine me on a sit-ski!: A Concept Book
By George Moran, Christy Grant, Nadine Bernard Westcott. 1995
Billy uses a wheelchair and talks with a wordboard because he has cerebral palsy. He is both excited and scared…
when he learns that everyone in his class is going to be taught to ski. Some will use walkers or crutches fitted with little skis, but Billy gets to use a sit-ski! For grades 2-4Smoking: a risky business (Save the Earth Ser.)
By Laurence Pringle. 1996
Explores the history, addictive appeal, and health risks of cigarette smoking. Discusses the efforts of antitobacco groups and government to…
curtail smoking, as well as the reactive strategies of the tobacco industry. Urges readers to quit smoking or never start. For grades 3-6My mysterious world (Meet the Author Ser.)
By David Alexander, Margaret Mahy. 1995
The author of many children's books including the Cousins Quartet series tells of her writing career and her home in…
the shell of an old volcano in New Zealand, where she lives with her dog and cat next door to her daughter's family. For grades 2-4Vaccines: A graphic history (Medical Breakthroughs)
By Paige V Polinsky. 2022
Vaccines have been used to safely introduce people's bodies to diseases for centuries, and they save millions of lives each…
year. By giving people a weakened or dead version of a disease, a vaccine allows the body to develop antibodies which recognize and fight the disease later on. Early vaccinations used dry scabs from smallpox to promote smallpox immunity. Doctors and scientists across nations took and improved the method, developing vaccines for health crises from whooping cough to polio to COVID-19.A book of your own: keeping a diary or journal
By Carla Stevens. 1993
Discusses diaries and journals and the value of keeping a diary or journal of your own. Includes examples of entries…
from well-known diarists such as Anne Frank and Theodore Roosevelt, as well as from less famous young people. For grades 5-8Ryan White, my own story: My Own Story
By Ryan White, Ann M. Cunningham. 1991
Ryan White shares his life story in a natural, engaging style. He tells of contracting AIDS from an infected blood-clotting…
agent; of being forced out of school in Ko- komo, Indiana; and of moving to the welcoming community of Cicero. Ryan talks mostly about his family and friends, a circle that became wider as Ryan spoke out about AIDS. For junior and senior high and older readersA portrait of me: featuring Christine Kontos (The Kids on the Block Bks.)
By Jeffrey Shulman, Barbara Aiello. 1989
Eleven-year-old Christine Kontos learns successfully to cope with her diabetes. But she finds it much harder to come to terms…
with the demands of her Greek-American heritage. Includes a section of questions and answers about diabetes and its treatment. For grades 3-6A world full of poems
By Dk Publishing. 2021
An encyclopedia of poetry containing 150 poems to inspire a love of poetry in every child. A gorgeous introduction to…
poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings. This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics—from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives. Poems are complemented by detailed timelines and interesting facts about the topics covered, ensuring that the poems are not just entertaining, but relevant, topical, and informative. Prompts inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manner. Dr Sylvia Vardell teaches graduate courses in children's and young adult literature at Texas Woman's University. She has published ten books on literature and over 100 journal articles for teachers, librarians and parents. Her current work focuses on poetry for children, including her nationally recognized blog, PoetryforChildren. She currently chairs the ALA Children's Literature Legacy Award committee. She serves on the Executive Committee of the International Board on Books for Young People and co-edited their international journal of children's literature, BookbirdCreate your bright ideas: Read, journal, and color your way to the future you imagine
By Jess Ekstrom. 2022
Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive intro and extra reflection prompts! This interactive book for energetic, creatively minded 8-…
to 12-year-olds from entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom uses inspiring stories, journaling prompts, coloring pages, and creative ideas to show kids that if they want something to be different in the world, they can do something about it today! Water the seeds of creativity in your child through this engaging book about having a positive growth mind-set. In?Create Your Bright Ideas, Jess motivates kids to be creators and ambitious doers who know they are never too young to change the world.?Create Your Bright Ideas?helps kids discover their passions by offering journaling prompts to bring out your child's bright ideas; personal stories about entrepreneurship and perseverance; and practical advice for discovering and using their unique gifts Jess never predicted that her time selling cookies and lemonade as a kid was foreshadowing founding her company Headbands of Hope, which helps millions of kids with illnesses. It wasn't always smooth sailing, but each obstacle she faced put her on an unexpected path of inspiration, helping her discover the amazing things she could become and do, like starting multiple businesses, writing a book, and helping millions of people feel more confident in their story. Now Jess shows kids how to channel their own energy and unique interests to create something meaningful. With inspiration from Jess's bestselling book?Chasing the Bright Side, this jump-right-in guide created just for kids and tweens is a great gift for Christmas and birthdays; elementary- and middle-school graduations; and young world changers who want to do something lasting but don't know where to start. Create Your Bright Ideas?is a great listen while waiting for the bus, for reading time at school, or right before bed. A powerful and fun reminder that many CEOs and nonprofit leaders started their careers with a lemonade stand,?Create Your Bright Ideas?takes kids on an exciting journey of purpose, self-discovery, and bold action. Coloring pages, journaling prompts, and interactive exercises are included in the audiobook companion PDF downloadAntibiotics: A graphic history (Medical Breakthroughs)
By Brandon Terrell. 2022
Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia,…
strep throat, and many other infections. But before antibiotics, treatments for these diseases were limited or misguided. In 1929, the accidental discovery of the first antibiotic, a bacteria-killing liquid called penicillin, kicked off a medical revolution. The use of this new treatment has saved countless lives from World War II soldiers and to modern hospital patients. Explore current issues in antibiotics and the best ways to fight bacteria in this graphic historyPolio (Diseases and People Ser.Diseases & People)
By Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein. 2001
Discusses the various types of polio, ranging from a mild childhood disease to paralysis, and the development of vaccines to…
stop the virus. Covers a history of this crippling illness, famous patients like President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and researchers Dr. Albert Sabin and Dr. Jonas Salk. For grades 5-8. 2001