Health & Daily Living - Kids

How do our eyes and ears work? What do our noses do? This book explores the anatomy of the human head. From hair and skin down to muscle and bone, find out how each part works, and how it is all controlled by our...

Heart, lungs, kidneys, stomach--all these organs keep our bodies working, but what really goes on inside them? This book explores beneath the surface to find out how our organs work.Author: Lucy BeevorISBN-10: 1410985792ISBN-13: 9781410985798Publisher: RaintreeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.40h x 7.90w x...

School communities should be accessible, inclusive, and safe places for students of varying backgrounds, abilities, and needs. This important title teaches readers how to use design thinking principles to become positive change-makers in their school communities. Beginning with a detailed look at the steps...

From neighborhoods and schools to the worldwide community, this book explains how design thinking principles can help create communities that give all its members a place and a voice by planning in an inclusive and collaborative way. Beginning with a detailed look at the...

Editor Roman Espejo has compiled a sequence of essays that present for-or-against viewpoints about tobacco and smoking. Readers will explore the questions of whether or not smoking is a serious problem, how tobacco use can be reduced, how smoking alternatives should be regulated, and...

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Young children are fascinated by their eyes, ears, nose, fingers, and toes. Here's a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about the human body, with shapes, sizes, colors, and...

Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids presents straightforward advice on what every explorer must know if they are to survive the most daunting challenges the world has to offer. The ultimate adventures are gleaned from the author's travels around the world. He packs every page...

QUICK: Name the most powerful and complex supercomputer ever built. Give up? Here's a hint: It's housed in your head and it's the one thing that makes you YOU. Your brain is mission control for the rest of your body and steers you through...

From award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi, an eye-opening look at the science of sleep -- covering everything adolescents could possibly want to know about a subject that's suddenly keeping them up at night! For something that all humans do for hours every night, sleep...

Written by a doctor, Cardiology for Babies offers a perfect introduction to the wonders of the human body. This interactive board book teaches little ones about the heart, one of the body's most vital organs, and the role it plays in maintaining life. Through...

Written by a doctor, Cell Biology for Babies offers an introduction to the wonders of the human body. This interactive picture book teaches young readers about the parts of a cell, the basic building block of life, and builds a foundation for future science...

Learn what makes our bodies move with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 Are you curious about what your body looks like under your skin? Do you wonder where your food goes after you eat it? Check out what's happening...

Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, Juvenile Non-Fiction Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Gold) An Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winner Washington Book Publishers' 2010 Book Design & Effectiveness Award, First Place for Illustrated TextEmpowering, practical, and straightforward, this book...

Reveal the incredible inner workings of the human bodyIn this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner workings of the human body, look inside different organs and body systems, and learn about how to look after their own physical and mental health at...

The World Health Organization defines Universal Health Care (UHC) as all individuals and communities receiving the health services needed without suffering financial hardship. Of the 33 developed countries in the world, 32 have some form of Universal Health Care. Over 800 million people around...

This title introduces readers to the people who work at hospitals. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Connor StrattonISBN-10: 1644930153ISBN-13: 9781644930151Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.30w x...

The picture book "Stevie is no longer afraid of the dark" is an exciting story for children and their parents, about how a little boy overcame his fear of the dark through a game. I created the game using my experience as a psychologist,...

Wondering about space? When did humans first reached space? Or which animal was sent to space first? How big is the International Space Station and how many people live on it? Which is the hottest planet and which is the coldest? This book is...

Follow the folks at Gretta's Goats as they raise adorable goats for goat milk soaps and cheeses and discover all the ways small scale farmers contribute to what we eat--and how we live Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century...

Part of the popular Exploring Our Community series, here's the perfect child-friendly introduction to mindfulness. Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving in a few days, and he's been feeling both sad about leaving his...

This is the story of Gracie, your everyday fun-loving kid who does everything that you do, but has trouble hearing. It's as if her ears are sleeping! Can anyone or anything wake up Gracie's ears? Based on a true story.Told in rhyme, this uplifting...

Calm and awake, "I can do this!"is all I need to say.A deep breath in, a long breath out--I am ready for the day!This "wake up" story is so much more than a story. It's a practice for kids and parents to greet the...

Teach your children integrity and good character with the laws and morals of Maat (universal balance). These ancient Egyptian wisdom teachings are more than 32,000 years old and still holds truth today for developing healthy children: mind, body and spirit. This book shares lessons...

Packed with breathing scripts, affirmations, mantras, illustrations, and writing prompts, this guided journal is the world's first mindfulness journal created specifically for children. Most lessons can be done in five minutes with or without an adult. The 5-Minute Mindfulness Journal for Kids helps children...

In this fictionalized story about a real humanitarian problem facing many countries in the developing world today, readers meet Mimi, an ordinary girl from an ordinary family in Africa. When her younger sister, Nakkissi, gets very sick after drinking unsterilized water from the stream,...

Let's Get Healthy! is a reader/workbook for younger children. The practice of healthy eating and exercise must be introduced at a young age to begin a lifetime habit of healthy choices. This book explains in an easy and understandable way to young children why...

This book will help children understand how the power of kindness and love can build confidence within animals and humans alike. We had no idea what kind of trauma Bonnie endured before coming to us. I'm just glad that we were fortunate enough to...

This is the story of Gracie, your everyday fun-loving kid who does everything that you do, but has trouble hearing. It's as if her ears are sleeping! Can anyone or anything wake up Gracie's ears? Based on a true story. Told in rhyme, this...

Stay focused. Keep calm. Be positive.Children are capable of extraordinary things...Adversity is a fact of life, but being resilient means they are better able to cope during hardships or challenges, and sometimes bounce back stronger than they were before.Resilience is more than just putting...

Too fat, too thin. Muffin top, flat bum, thunder thighs, spaghetti arms. From an early age, kids learn they are judged for how they look. Both boys and girls are bombarded with messages of what they should look like and are shamed for not...

This fun, smart guide to the human body answers kids' questions and engages them with amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. The kid-friendly journey travels through the body and all its systems and is sprinkled throughout with plenty of health tips, top 10 lists,...

Establishing patterns of a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep helps children stay physically active, make friends, learn well, and enjoy emotional health--all of which lead to greater happiness. Children's health and confidence can increase as they become more aware of their own unique bodies...

Need a break? Hop to it The hundred poems in this book will get you moving from nose to toes You can climb like a cat, sign the phrase watch me, or do a binky rabbit dance. Discover fun factoids such as why pigeons...

Teach and learn the laws of happiness MY MIND BOOK will help your children use the power of their own thoughts to increase their everyday happiness. Inspired by the wisdom of A Course in Miracles, this book gives children a friendly introduction to the...

It has been widely documented that the use of marijuana has been used to help with seizures, pain, and nausea from several diseases. The FDA is yet to recognize the marijuana plant as medicine simply because not enough clinical trials support it as a...

Explore the human body from head to toe with fun facts for ages 9 to 12 Human bodies come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, but we're all put together the same way! The Fascinating Human Body Book for Kids shows kids how...

Read and find out about reflexes--including sneezing, shivering, hiccupping, and yawning--in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Have you ever wondered what makes you sneeze when you're in a dusty room? Or shiver when you get out of the bathtub? Or yawn when you're tired?...

For the youngest activists among us, a book geared just for them full of facts, stories, and tips on how to change the world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Clinton. What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can...

From your head to your toes, there is a lot to discover about the human body, especially for children. Find out how fun and easy it can be with help from the exciting activities inside Dr. Bonyfide's Workbooks. Inside Book #2 - Bones of...

Despite people using both natural and synthetic chemicals with (mainly) good intentions, some chemicals have had unintended negative consequences. Chemical residues have contaminated ecosystems the world over and are compromising the health of many ecosystems, animals and humans. The goal of Chemical World: Science...

From America's most trusted doctors and #1 New York Times bestselling authors--an indispensable guide to help teens better understand their bodies and navigate the adolescent years. A few years ago, we wrote YOU: The Owner's Manual, which taught people about the inner workings of...

We all know about the Earth's environmental crisis, but there is someone who can truly make a difference: you. If you text your friends or chat with them online, download music to your iPod, or toss bottles and papers into recycling bins, you're already...

Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic. You can feel it coming...

Now available in Spanish, the bestselling scientific series for babies and toddlers is expanding! Empower children with this educational doctor book for kids so they can visit the doctor with courage and curiosity!Every year, you go to the doctor's office to make sure your...

In the story, Tinker Tailor's Toolbox (For Mending Broken Hearts), also by Lindy Jelliman, the main character, Tinker sets about making a Happiness Toolbox for his sister, Emily-Belle, after she is left reeling from a traumatic life event. Tinker, being a fixer, wants desperately...

What does it mean to feel worried? Everyone feels worried sometimes. Learn how to recognize, name, and manage your emotions. Stunning photos illustrate what being worried looks like. A mindfulness activity will help children learn how to turn worried feelings into good onesAuthor: Jaclyn...

The "It's Okay!" series of books depicts children with disabilities in a variety of school, family and community situations hoping to bridge the gap between them and their non-disabled peers. Families, teachers and people with disabilities are encouraged to purchase these books.Author: William M....

This engaging book highlights various careers in health care, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional...

What does it mean to be sad? It's normal for people to feel down sometimes. Learn what it feels like, what causes it, and how to turn sad feelings into happy ones. Big, diverse photos illustrate what sadness looks like. A mindfulness activity will...

What does it mean to be anxious? It's an emotion everyone has. Children will learn how to recognize when they are feeling anxious and examples of good ways to manage their emotion. A mindfulness activity will give kids the opportunity to practice managing their...