Juvenile Nonfiction - Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries

This is the Spanish edition of the world's best-selling art therapy book for grieving children. This book was designed to teach basic concepts of death and help children understand and express the many feelings they have when someone dies.Author: Marge Eaton HeegaardPublisher: Fairview PressPublished:...

From New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris, a riveting middle grade nonfiction book about medicine's most fascinating failures and dead ends. Beheadings! Bloodletting! Bodysnatching! Journey down a snaking road bristling with medicine's most astonishing "dead ends." Marvel at the diagnoses, experiments, and treatments...

Curious readers will learn to distinguish fact from fiction in this informative and entertaining book about the human body! Humans have ALL of the answers about the inner workings of our bodies - like how many organs we have and why we sleep -...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) does not have to be a scary prognosis. Rather, it can be the beginning of understanding. This short book is written for parents and caregivers to read with their children to help them see the strengths of their diagnosis....

Big questions deserve smart answers--even for the littlest learners.From the #1 science series for kids comes Germ Theory for Babies--a gentle, clear, and empowering way to teach toddlers how germs work and how we protect ourselves.Created by physicist Chris Ferrie and public health expert...

Is your child getting ready for their well-child doctor's visit? Are they feeling a little nervous?Getting Ready for My Doctor's Visit is a gentle guide for kids about what happens during a visit to the doctor.This book helps children understand and prepare for their...

From puke and pus to blisters and boils, studying diseases is not for the faint of heart. Scientists are always looking for ways to combat illnesses, but sometimes the research can be downright disgusting. Imagine studying deadly spores or bacteria that eat away your...

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs....

An accessible, fascinating book about the many different jobs in healthcare written by practicing doctor and TV presenter, Dr. Punam Krishan Do you have what it takes to become a doctor, a medical scientist, or to work in public health? Find out all about...

For the child who says, "I want to be a doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor. Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot,...

For the child who says, "I want to be a doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor. Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot,...

The inspiring story of Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin. His historic contributions to the medical field, and selfless sale of his patent for just one dollar, changed the course of patients managing diabetes forever. Ideal for diabetic children and their families, readers who love...

Life On Us is a first-of-its-kind exploration of everything that lives ON and IN us, but is NOT us, from one of the world's greatest living explorers and scientists! Welcome to the fascinating world of Life On Us! Our bodies are home to tens...

Are you looking for an engaging book to teach your kids about breast cancer? This is it! "Mommy Has a Boo-Boo" helps kids ages 3-9 learn what their Mommy is going through. The book explains that you can't see the boo-boo and tells the...

"Now we celebrate because Mommy doesn't have breast cancer anymore..."Corey Jr. is a nine-year-old from Saint Louis, Missouri, who has chosen to share his journey during his mother's battle with breast cancer. Corey and his mom, Anastasia, wish to share this journey with you....

"There is nothing that my friend Jen can't do, but on the inside, she's a little different to me and you." As Jen's friend tells us a story, you will learn a few simple tips on how to stay well with Sickle Cell. A...

"The most selfless gift" . . . My Generous Sister Lexi, told from the perspective of Lexi's younger sister, Jordan, tells the story of one young child's journey through the process of losing a loved one. Written by two longtime Certified Child Life Specialists,...

My Port is a short book about a child who has an implantable venous access port. It is useful for helping chidren become familiar with cancer therapy or any serious illness requiring port access. Author: Angus OlsenPublisher: Angus OlsenPublished: 04/22/2019Pages: 18Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize:...

The books in this new strand of the Shine-a-Light series are focused on helping readers navigate their physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. The much-loved Shine-a-Light format, which gives readers the magic of being able to "see through" the page simply by using...

A clear informative picture book for pre-schoolers, about the nurse and how to treat sick or old people. Nurses often work in hospitals. They look after sick people or patients. They take their temperature and blood pressure. Or they bring their medicine and check...