Showcases women who have contributed to the field of medicine. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
Introduces vegetables' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add vegetables to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Provides advice for smart and safe Internet use, including safe searching and safe use of social media, and explores the role of the Internet in modern life.
Introduces protein's role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add protein to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Describes the necessity of various therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Introduces grains' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add grains to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Introduces fruits' role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add fruits to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Introduces dairy's role in the MyPlate guidelines, how to add dairy to meals and snacks, and recommended daily amounts.
Introduces the MyPlate guidelines, what sugars and fats are, and how to identify unhealthy fats and sugars and eat more healthy fats.
Describes the necessity of seizure-alert dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.
Nursing is a demanding job and requires skill, patience, and a gentle touch. Kids learn about the professionals who take care of them when they're ill and help them maintain their overall health. Exciting pictures and informative text provide readers with a new appreciation for the nurses who care for our communities.
Introduces the MyPlate guidelines and how to incorporate the five food groups into snacks.
Early on, kids are taught the importance of taking care of their teeth. Dentists play a pivotal role in helping children maintain good hygiene, as well as protecting their pearly whites for years to come. Engaging pictures and easy-to-read text introduce children to the world of dentistry and help them see their own dentists in a new light!
Introduces the MyPlate guidelines, the five food groups, and how to create healthy and tasty meals.
A kid-friendly look at the economic and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as why businesses are closed, why people are losing jobs, and how the environment is being (positively) impacted in the absence of industry. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
Humans are vastly diverse, but all humans are mammals and go through the same life cycle. Learn more about each life stage in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a human's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension.
Provides brief information on how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads, as well as offers prevention guidelines for ways children can do their part to slow the spread. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
Looks at front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic, such as doctors, nurses, store workers, and delivery people who are all helping in everyday life. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
Explains the symptoms of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, as well as explains how it's diagnosed, how it's treated, and how it spreads. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
General information about what a pandemic is, examples of various pandemics throughout history, and ways humanity can fight future pandemics. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
Addresses the social and emotional needs of kids during the COVID-19 pandemic: their fears, anxieties, and how to manage stress in various ways. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index.
Shares three stories of children learning how to manage stress. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
Explore the human body's layers from the skeleton to the skin. Learn about cells and tissues, body systems, joints, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
Introduces readers to the basic items on a nutrition label, such as serving size and nutrients. Readers will learn how to use this information to make healthful food choices. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
Highlights fascinating facts about the human body, from the genes in our cells to the hairs on our heads. Learn about the number of bathtubs your saliva could fill, the evolutionary origins of goosebumps, the part of the body that doesn't need blood, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.