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How to Read Nutrition Labels

Kate Conley (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503825994

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.

The Digestive System

Jennifer Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380303

Discover the journey that your food takes through the digestive system in this fascinating nonfiction title! Featuring vivid diagrams and photos, fresh and informative text, and stimulating facts, readers will be engaged from cover to cover.

The Human Life Cycle

Jennifer Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380310

Find out what sets the human life cycle apart from other living things in this fascinating, informative nonfiction reader. With intriguing facts, informational text, and vibrant photographs, children will be introduced to the biological phases of our life cycle--from infancy to adulthood.

The Five Senses

Jennifer Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380297

Our senses help warn us of danger and help keep us safe. Learn about the five senses and how they help us enjoy the world around us in this engaging and fascinating nonfiction book that features detailed images and diagrams, informative text, and riveting facts!

Hospital Workers in the Emergency Room

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427198099

Being sick can be a scary experience, but the hospital workers in the emergency room can make children feel better. These knowledgeable community helpers include doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, lab technicians, and many more. Children will be fascinated by the roles hospital workers play in helping them get well. Key topics include an overview of the emergency room, equipment used by hospital workers, x-rays, blood tests, and how hospital ER personnel work as a team.

Why Do I Poo?

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121745

The human body is amazing, and at times, disgusting. Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of bodily functions related to the digestive system, as well as useful facts about how the body works.

Why Do I Itch?

Madeline Tyler (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121738

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.

Why Do I Grow?

Madeline Tyler (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121721

Want to know how bones, fingernails, and hair form and grow throughout our lives? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of how our bodies grow and change throughout our lives.

Why Do I Drool?

Harriet Brundle (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121714

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.

Why Do I Bleed?

Kirsty Holmes (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427121707

Want to know how arteries carry oxygen-rich blood throughout our bodies and what blood type means? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of the blood and circulatory system.

Safety Around Water

MaryLee Knowlton (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427166906

Even a shallow pool can be dangerous if you don't take care! Come inside Safety Around Water and learn how to keep safe and have fun at the lake, swimming pool or pond.

Heredity: Pass It On!

Rebecca Hirsh (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425144

Why do animals, plants, and people look like their parents? Learn about heredity, genes, and chromosomes in simple-to-understand language. Discover how the father of heredity, Gregor Mendel, unlocked the secrets of how living things pass down traits to their children.

Norman’s Loose Tooth

Mia Coulton (author)Mia Coulton (illustrator)

Publisher: MaryRuth Books ISBN: 9781625441621

Norman has a wiggly tooth. Danny and Norman are sitting on the deck when something happens to Norman's loose tooth.

Exercise

Vanessa Black (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964916

In Exercise, young readers will learn about the role of exercise in a healthy lifestyle while exploring different ways to have fun while moving. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of hiking and biking. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of healthy fitness practices, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about exercise online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Exercise also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus

Suzanne Slade (author) Elisa Paganelli (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534178977

From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at age 16. Still, June was determined to pursue her passion for science. She was hired by a local hospital to work in its lab, using a microscope to magnify and examine cells. Her work helped doctors treat patients. June later worked in labs in London and in Toronto. Her skill in using the electron microscope to examine cells and help identify viruses earned her promotion and respect in the science community. When June was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus. Her groundbreaking work continues to help researchers today in the fight against illnesses caused by viruses, including COVID-19.

Another Sneeze, Louise!

Cheryl A. Potts (author) Gloria Gedeon (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641323086

Readers will follow Louise as she does her favorite things, and predict what is making her sneeze.

Sleep

Vanessa Black (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964954

In Sleep, young readers will learn about the role of sleep in a healthy lifestyle while exploring the varied benefits of a good night’s sleep. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the function of sleep. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of healthy bedtime practices, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sleep online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sleep also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Dairy Foods

Vanessa Black (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964909

In Dairy Foods, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of milk and cheese. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of dairy foods, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dairy foods online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dairy Foods also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Grains

Vanessa Black (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964930

In Grains, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of bread and pasta. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of grains, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about grains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Grains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Fruits

Vanessa Black (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964923

In Fruits, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of apples and oranges. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of fruits, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about fruits online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Fruits also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Protein Foods

Vanessa Black (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964947

In Protein Foods, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of meat, eggs, nuts, and beans. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of protein foods, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about protein foods online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Protein Foods also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Vegetables

Vanessa Black (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624964961

In Vegetables, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of carrots and broccoli. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of vegetables, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about vegetables online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Vegetables also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

Stitches

Harriet Ziefert (author) Rich Rossi (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781948621854

A tumble, a gash, and blood everywhere: Jon’s fallen off his bike and hurt his head. Now he has to be brave as the doctor stitches and fixes him up. Realistically portraying a child’s fear, this reassuring tale explains just what happens at the doctor’s office—and how everything turns out all right in the end.  

Human Body

Nancy Dickmann (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781781216354

Get your young scientists started with simple, clear information about how the human body works. With leveled text, infographics, and real-life examples, students will be engaged and inspired. This early guide to basic STEM concepts will take readers on a journey to discover how the concept affects the world around them.

Tu Youyou

M.M. Eboch (author) Elena Bia (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731643612

Tu Youyou is a unique scientist. She is an expert in traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine. When China needed someone to solve their problem with malaria, Youyou was the perfect person for the job. She mixed old medicine with new science and saved many lives, later earning her a Nobel Prize. Her story inspires young people today to enjoy science. The Women in Science and Technology series introduces students to influential women in science and technology. From astronauts to medical doctors, these biographies highlight the accomplishments, dedication, and passion that drove these women to succeed. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions.