Injury Prevention: Book List
Literacy Connection
The Safety Book for Active Kids: Teaching Your Child How to Avoid Everyday Dangers
by Linda Schwartz and Beverly Armstrong
The book is divided into seven chapters: At Home, At School and on the Way, At play, Out and About, First Aid, Just for Fun, and Pages for Parents. Each chapter has 12 to 15 sections which cover a specific issue such as "How to Dial 911". The section has one page that has an illustration and a one paragraph description of a situation. Read the paragraph and ask the child what they would do.
ISBN-10: 088160270 Learning Works 1995 Ages 4-8
The book is divided into seven chapters: At Home, At School and on the Way, At play, Out and About, First Aid, Just for Fun, and Pages for Parents. Each chapter has 12 to 15 sections which cover a specific issue such as "How to Dial 911". The section has one page that has an illustration and a one paragraph description of a situation. Read the paragraph and ask the child what they would do.
ISBN-10: 088160270 Learning Works 1995 Ages 4-8
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. This is a good book to start awareness in young children.
ISBN-10: 0394873343 Random House Books for Young Readers 1985 Ages 4-8
When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. This is a good book to start awareness in young children.
ISBN-10: 0394873343 Random House Books for Young Readers 1985 Ages 4-8
Long Walk to School: A Story About Bullying (Hero Club Safety)
by Cindy Leaney, Peter Wilks (Illustrator)
A look at the consequences of bullying this is a good book for starting discussions.
ISBN-10: 1589527453 Rourke Publishing 2003 Ages 9-12
A look at the consequences of bullying this is a good book for starting discussions.
ISBN-10: 1589527453 Rourke Publishing 2003 Ages 9-12
Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain
by Trevor Romain and Elizabeth Verdick
A serious yet humorous guide to dealing with bullies, this book is a classroom favorite.
ISBN-10: 1575420236 Free Spirit Publishing 1997 Ages 9-12
A serious yet humorous guide to dealing with bullies, this book is a classroom favorite.
ISBN-10: 1575420236 Free Spirit Publishing 1997 Ages 9-12
The Contender
by Robert Lipsyte
Alfred Brooks fell into the stereotype for a kid from Harlem. He was a high school dropout who finally wanted something more for himself. There was just one problem, his friends. Alfred decides to join a gym and try to become a professional boxer. This story takes a realistic look at gangs, decision making, bullying, and other social issues that face teens.
ISBN-10: 0060239204 HarperCollins 1967 Middle and High School
Alfred Brooks fell into the stereotype for a kid from Harlem. He was a high school dropout who finally wanted something more for himself. There was just one problem, his friends. Alfred decides to join a gym and try to become a professional boxer. This story takes a realistic look at gangs, decision making, bullying, and other social issues that face teens.
ISBN-10: 0060239204 HarperCollins 1967 Middle and High School
Fiction
Stop, Drop, and Roll: A Jessica Worries Book: Fire Safety
Jessica has always been a worrier, and learning about fire safety is making her more nervous than ever. But our favorite worrywart is about to discover that knowing what to do in an emergency is the best (and only) way to extinguish her fire-safety fears!
Grades K-2 ISBN: 0689843550
Firefighters A to Z
By Chrs L. Demarest
Check out this fascinating alphabet book written and illustrated by a real volunteer firefighter. A must-have for anyone interested in being a firefighter, this book relates a firefighter's on-the-job experiences through the use of the alphabet.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 0689859996
Jobs People Do: A Day in a Life of a Firefighter (Level 1:Beginning to Read)
This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. The fire alarm goes off! Rob Green and the other firefighters go into action. Is there time to save a little girl's dog? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills.
Grades K-2 ISBN: 0789473658
No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
a low-key but effective approach to the serious topic of fire safety. A girl invites a dragon home to tea. Pepper on the pickle causes the problem: ``Then the dragon's nose twitched, and he started to wheeze. Grades K-2 ISBN: 1550745719
Dinosaurs Beware! (A Safety Guide, Vol. 1)
By Stephen Krensky
Approximately sixty safety tips are demonstrated by dinosaurs in situations at home, during meals, camping, in the car, and in other familiar places.
Grades Prek-2 ISBN: 0316112194
Grades Prek-2 ISBN: 0316112194
Jobs People Do: A Day in the Life of a Police Officer (Level 1: Beginning to Read)
Officer Ann Young and her partner drive their police car down the street. A little boy is lost. Can they help him? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills.
Grades K-2 ISBN: 0789479559
Fire! Fire!
By Gail Gibbons
The alarm sounds. Fire! Fire! Big trucks roll out of the firehouse and race to the scene. Out come the soft hoses and aerial ladders. Whether the fire is in the city or in the country, on the waterfront or in a deep forest, firefighters are on the scene in moments, ready to attack the blaze.
Grades K-3 ISBN: 0064460584
Look Out!: A Story About Safety on Bicycles
By Cindy Leane
With colorful artwork and simple text, books in this series introduce children to safety principles in different contexts. In 'Bicycle Safety,' children view various situations that show key safety rules for
biking.
biking.
Grades K-2 ISBN: 1403498644
Non-Fiction
Fire Safety
By Peggy Pancella
What is safety?; Good fires and bad fires; Fire starters; Kitchen safety; Other fires; Stop, drop, and roll; Smoke detectors; Make a plan; Fire drill!; Getting out safely; Be smart around smoke; Call for help; Firefighters can help; Safety tips.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 1403449406
Bicycle Safety
By Peggy Pancella
What is safety?; Choosing a bike; Helmets; Checking your equipment; Dressing for safety; Safe places to ride; Rules of the road; Hand signals; Crossing streets; Dangers on the road; Ride with care; If you fall; Bicycle fun; Safety tips.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 1403449392
Home Safety
By Peggy Pancella
What is safety?; Getting around safely; Kitchen safety; Sharp objects; Bathroom safety; Poisons; Choking; Electricity; Fire safety; Computer safety; Home alone; Safety around guns; Make a safety plan; Safety tips.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 1403449414
Street Smarts
By Peggy Pancella
What is safety?; Get ready to ride; Riding safely; Plan a route; Walking safely; Crossing the street; Street safety; Dangerous places; Strangers; Lost!; Finding help; Calling for help; Be smart and safe; Safety tips.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 1403449422
Playground Safety
By Peggy Pancella
What is safety?; Safe playgrounds; Check the equipment; Safety rules; Playing with others; Swings; Slides; Climbing equipment; Seesaws; Merry-go-rounds; Other ways to play; Strangers; Playground accidents; Safety tips.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 1403449430
Stranger Danger
By Peggy Pancella
What Is Safety?; Who Is a Stranger?; Tricks Strangers Use; Don't Talk to Strangers; Protect Yourself; Be Aware; Walking Safely; Getting Help; Never Go with a Stranger; Home Alone; Phone and Online Safety; Being Prepared; When Something Bad Happens; Safety Tips.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 1403449449
A Trip to the Fire House
By Wendy Cheyette Lewison
Here's the perfect book for any child who has ever wanted to sit behind the wheel of a fire truck, try on a firefighter's helmet, or see what happens when a fire alarm sounds. Action photos bring the firehouse to life, capturing the daily routine of these popular heroes.
Grades Prek-2 ISBN: 0448417405
Bumps and Bruises
By Angela Royston
Have you ever had a bump or a bruise? Do you wonder why people get them? This book will help you to find out all you need to know. What are bumps and bruises? How can you avoid getting bumps and bruises? What happens if you have a bump or bruise?
Grades K-3 ISBN: 140344823X
Cuts, Bruises and Breaks (How's Your Health?)
By Angela Royston
Looks at everyday health conditions and explains how children can look after themselves and others.
Grades K-3 ISBN: 0749666714
On My Own: The Kids' Self Care Book
by Lynette Long
A guide for children of working parents which teaches self-care in such areas as getting ready for school, after school, using the telephone, snacks, outside and inside play, safety, emergencies, and fear.
Grades 3-6 ISBN: 0874917352
