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5) Obesity
Did the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questions is yes. Time and again, diseases have impacted the course of human history in surprisingly powerful...
A boy’s “straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental” guide to everything they need to know about puberty and becoming a teen (Booklist).
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy’s life. It’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice
...A girl’s straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental guide to everything they need to know about adolescence and growing up.
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl’s life. It’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Girl’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the
...Meet Hudson! He likes music and skateboarding. He also has a food allergy. Hudson is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Hudson sheds light on his life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Hudson is not defined by his tree nut allergy, but he has to be very careful about what he eats.
...Doctors are important community helpers. Readers explore different facets of a doctor's job, from the people they work with to the things they do to help us feel better when we're sick. Simple text allows readers to learn about this popular career and common curriculum topic on their own. Each fact about doctors is presented alongside a colorful photograph of a doctor at work. This close picture-to-text correlation allows readers to develop their
...15) Being Mindful
“What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering,...
17) Planning Ahead
COVID-19 has increased our awareness of the spread of illnesses and how to prevent them. However, we still live in a time when so many falsehoods about vaccines are spread, and young readers need a health guide like this one to truly understand the importance of vaccines to individual as well as global health. The manageable text introduces readers to the concept of vaccines, how they are made, and how they help us stay well. Colorful illustrations
...Creativity can be a key to help kids cope, especially if they're interested in art, writing, or music. In this book, readers will learn about how they can use different creative exercises to manage their emotions. They can also learn how to express how they're feeling through the things they make. Bright photographs and fact boxes are paired with exciting text to give readers the tools they need to cope through creativity.
