Health & Daily Living - Kids

Did you know that there are more than 600 named muscles in the human body? About 40 percent of a person's body weight is muscle. Discover more fascinating facts in Muscular System, a title in the Body Systems series. Each title in Body Systems...

The hospital is an important part of your neighborhood. Find out why in the World Languages series. Each World Languages title includes access to ten eBooks in ten languages! Our language toggle bar allows you to easily switch between English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi,...

As people grow up, they become more active and often get involved in physical activities. This can make us sweat, and sweating can make us stink! In this book, readers will discover how exactly sweat can make us stinky. Straightforward images of age-appropriate kids,...

This nonfiction narrative features people who are at a hospital for different reasons, ranging from a broken bone to a newborn baby sister. Though spending time at the hospital can be scary, the matter-of-fact tone and colorful photographs help demystify hospitals and remind readers...

This handy reference provides an overview of why it is important to keep the brain physically and mentally healthy. Chapters describe the choices that teens can make to keep the brain functioning well for a lifetime, such as practicing habits that promote general health...

This book gets kids excited about washing up after playtime.Author: Ira WoodISBN-10: 0823981215ISBN-13: 9780823981212Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/16/2009Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.07lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.05dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 42716 / Let's Wash Up

Want to know why you drool on your pillow or what your taste buds are for? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of the form and function of the mouth, tongue, and teeth.Author: Harriet BrundleISBN-10: 0778751473ISBN-13: 9780778751472Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage:...

From robots cleaning houses to clothes that can correct posture, technology is constantly introducing ways to improve our lives. Tech Living explores many of these current and soon-to-be appearing innovations through dynamic photographs and engaging text. Young readers are encouraged to consider both the...

This guide uses the topic of universal healthcare to teach readers how to write a persuasive essay. Six different viewpoints are presented in chapter one, which allow readers to review this subject and analyze the views being presented. Then readers will be prompted to...

Abstinence is designed to help students take a close look at the choices and decisions they make in their relationships and to recognize the value of practicing abstinence from sexual activity before marriage.Author: McGraw HillISBN-10: 0078261791ISBN-13: 9780078261794Publisher: McGraw-Hill EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/18/2002Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

Inspired by the author's life, The Littlest Doctor is a heartwarming story about a curious child with a big dream of becoming a doctor-and a family that wholeheartedly believes in that dream. With encouragement from loved ones and a tiny white coat full of...

Night-night, Baby.Baby Massage: Sweet Dreams! is a gentle, practical board book that helps families create a peaceful bedtime routine using the growing trend of baby massage. More and more parents are searching for natural ways to help their babies relax and sleep better, and...

Children will be able to enjoy learning about health and applying the knowledge that they learn from this book and also from "A Healthy Life" book. They will gain knowledge of several beneficial foods, drinks, and things that they can consume and do to...

Do you hear that? It's a garbage truck! Learn all about being a garbage collector. Readers will get the inside scoop on the different parts of the job, the machines garbage collectors use, and how people get this exciting job.Author: Emily RaijISBN-10: 1977126642ISBN-13: 9781977126641Publisher:...

In a world filled with wild emotions, there exists a collection of life's golden tools which illuminates the path to true well-being and fulfillment. Awaken Life's Golden Tools offers profound insights and practical guidance for navigating life's journey. Awaken Life's Golden Tools serves as...

This essential children's book invites you to explore all things that your child may experience in their early years. Combining useful information with engaging, colourful illustrations, this enchanting book will capture your child's imagination. When you cannot find the words, the easy to read...

Being able to see is central to learning, socialization and earning a living. In many developing and impoverished countries throughout the world, blindness is prevalent because there is no access to health and eye care. Simple, easily resolved eye problems are left undiagnosed and...

Care for our pets and show us how to be good pet owners! In this book, readers will meet the veterinarians who take care of the dogs, cats, birds, and other animals that are such a big part of our lives. Aimed at emergent...

Show us how to learn, help us grow and explore the world, and guide us toward a bright future! In this book, readers will meet theteachers who lead our classrooms and use their creativity and drive to help students become the best people they...

Explore the organs that are both gross and necessary for survival through hi/lo text and infographics.Author: Krystyna Poray GodduISBN-10: 164466237XISBN-13: 9781644662373Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.55lbsAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 196988 / Major Organs

Identifies and explores innovative technology in the medical industry that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.Author: Venessa Bellido SchwarzISBN-10: 1641850442ISBN-13: 9781641850445Publisher: Focus...

Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Talk in My Sleep offers answers to their most compelling questions about that strange phenomenon. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search...

Young readers will be introduced to the types of housing, the landscape, and the experiences and opportunities representative of living in a fishing village. Prompts, call-outs, and questions within the text encourage children to compare and contrast their own day-to-day life experiences with the...

After getting their heart rates up while on a bike ride, a boy named Rico teaches his younger sister Rosa about the heart. Includes labeled diagrams and infographics.Author: Jody Jensen ShafferISBN-10: 1607537559ISBN-13: 9781607537557Publisher: Amicus IllustratedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.30h x 9.30w...

What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Healthcare, readers will learn the practical application, technological...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Suicide, readers will explore the history and social aspects of suicide, teen suicide, and ways to help themselves and others. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st...

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...

With an estimated 3 to 5 million cases of the flu reported each year and more than 250,000 of those resulting in death, the flu virus remains a must-know topic. While each patient's body fights the invading virus, scientists around the world are looking...

Losing baby teeth is an exciting part of growing up, but how exactly does it happen? Readers are sure to enjoy reading this book about their teeth, which includes numerous colorful photographs and illustrations to help make the scientific text easier to grasp. The...

Cuts and bruises are often a daily occurrence for many people, so it's a good thing our bodies know how to heal them. Readers learn the fascinating science behind how our skin keeps us safe, and how cuts and bruises heal. Clear photographs and...

Young children need encouragement to feel empowered to make daily choices that lead them to happy, joy-filled lives. This book is a reminder to them that every single day is another chance to be the very best that they can be. Through lively verse...

What do people and other living things need to survive? Numerous images with simple labels show children all the things we need to live and be happy, from water and food to shelter and love. An activity asks young readers to describe how they...

Young readers are introduced to the many changes children experience in their early years. The simple text takes readers on a journey from the day a child is born through the first six years of life. An interactive activity asks them how old they...

This book will give you the answers to everything you really want to know about how your body works. Find out how your ears stop you from falling over, why you need to blink, and what really makes you sweat. Teacher's guide available.Author: Louise...

Do you know why we yawn when we are bored, how much your liver weighs, or how much mucus your nose produces? Discover how your different body parts work and why it's important to take care of your body. Teacher's guide available.Author: Catherine ChambersISBN-10:...

Writing this how-to book will not only motivate children to live healthier, happier lives but will also encourage them to share with others what they have learned. Children will learn how to "eat a rainbow" and be shown how to write healthy recipes for...

Is it the cat, a dandelion, or just a common cold? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of the everyday mechanisms required to create a sneeze. Readers will also love the everyday trivia pages that provide weird and wonderful...

Have you ever wondered how your body sends you itchy signals? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of how insect bites, dry skin, and allergies cause itching sensations and how our brains are in on the action.Author: Madeline TylerISBN-10:...

What happens when a single spark of service ignites a global movement for wellness?If you look around your community, you might notice signals: a classmate struggling with the "silence of the heart," a neighborhood lacking access to restorative movement, or a "medical mystery" that...

A soothing, interactive ocean journey to help busy little ones unwind.Does your child struggle to settle down when the lights go out? Drift into calm as a glowing jellyfish family floats through a quiet, darkening ocean, where each page softly dims from bright to...

What better time to learn about chakras than when you are young.The seven chakra fairies in Chakra Magic teach young children about the basics of the seven main chakras in a fun and entertaining way. They will learn - that energy centers in the...

Can you touch your toes? Or balance on one leg? Learn to calm your body and put your mind at ease alongside Flo the cat and Mack the monkey as they show you the different yoga poses. Known as asanas, these postures are fun...

The moon is more than a giant rock orbiting Earth - it could become a gateway into deeper space! Find out how NASA and other international and commercial agencies are working together to explore and build on the moon.Author: Alicia Z. KlepeisISBN-10: 1543572677ISBN-13: 9781543572674Publisher:...

Space isn't just the final frontier-it's big business! From exploration to space vacations, learn how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration.Author: Tamra B. OrrISBN-10: 1543572669ISBN-13: 9781543572667Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Who gets paid to pop giant pimples? Why is there a job called a fart smeller? Readers will explore some of the most disgusting jobs in medicine, down to the dirty details. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning...

How often should you wash your hair? At what age do most girls start shaving their legs? How many girls your age wear makeup? Find the answers to these questions and more about growing up GIRL!Author: Erin FalligantISBN-10: 1515778789ISBN-13: 9781515778783Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages:...

You won't strike out with this book full of fun facts about baseball, soccer games, football fields, and more! Did you know that the most popular sport in the world is soccer? How about that if you are 7 feet tall or taller you...

Sadie is an ornery girl who is always getting in trouble for hitting her sister, sneaking candy from the cabinet and even the keys to the car! Although her mommy does her best to teach Sadie right from wrong, it seems nothing is working...

Tonito loves learning about all the animals who live at the zoo. Guided by wisdom from his mommy, Tonito discovers fun facts and the interesting characteristics of peacocks, elephants, hippos, giraffes, pandas, orange monkeys, and so many more! In this colorful children's book, a...

No matter who you are, you are God's special child. He has provided you with gifts and virtues to use. If you rely on those virtues to take you to the right road, then you can discover all the wonderful things life has to...