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Smoking / Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn (My Health Ser.)
By Alvin Silverstein. 2003
Describes the damage to body organs and the respiratory system caused by nicotine and tar in tobacco smoke and explains…
other harmful effects of cigarettes. Presents various methods to stop smoking, lists the benefits of being smoke-free, and provides helpful resources. For grades 4-7. 2003On the bike with-- Lance Armstrong
By Glenn Stout. 2003
Biography of the world-champion cyclist from Texas. Covers his childhood love for bicycles and the battle with cancer that interrupted…
his racing career. Discusses his achievements and inspirational celebrity as an Olympic medalist and a repeat winner of the Tour de France. For grades 4-7. 2003Why I sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn (Let's-read-and-find-out-science Ser.)
By Melvin Berger. 2000
Rescue dogs (Animals with jobs)
By 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. 2003Fire in the heart: a spiritual guide for teens
By Deepak Chopra. 2004
Noted Hindu author and physician uses his own youthful experiences to provide a plan for teens who are seeking their…
own spiritual paths. Answers universal philosophical questions and offers suggestions for improving relationships. For senior high readers. 2004Sleep and dreams (Single Title - Science Ser.)
By 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))
By 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. 2003The greatest experiment ever performed on women: exploding the estrogen myth
By Barbara Seaman. 2003
Cofounder of the National Women's Health Network explains the controversy surrounding the use of hormone replacement drugs--primarily estrogen--for birth control,…
menopause, and postmenopause. Traces the history of their development, marketing, and use in the twentieth century. Suggests that women are at risk from doctors who view menopause as a disease. 2003101 questions about food and digestion that have been eating at you-- until now
By 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
By 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
By 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)
By 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
By 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
By 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
By 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
By 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
By 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
By Laurence Pringle. 2000
Too old for this, too young for that!: your survival guide for the middle-school years
By 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
By 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. 2000