Personal & Consumer Health: Book List
Literacy Connection
Take Care Of Your Eyes (Rookie Read-About Health)
by Don L. Curry
This is an easy to read book that covers all aspects of eye care.
This is an easy to read book that covers all aspects of eye care.
ISBN: 0516279149 Children's Press 2005 Ages 4-8
Take Care Of Your Teeth (Rookie Read-About Health)
by Don L. Curry
This is an easy to read book that covers all aspects of dental care. This book is great for teaching beginning ESOL students about their teeth. It provides them with clear information and reasons why teeth need to be cared for.
This is an easy to read book that covers all aspects of dental care. This book is great for teaching beginning ESOL students about their teeth. It provides them with clear information and reasons why teeth need to be cared for.
ISBN: 0516279157 Children's Press 2005 Ages 4-8
The Magic School Bus Chapter Book #06: The Giant Germ
by Anne Capeci
This perennial favorite uses common language to explain the composition and life of a germ. It is a great introductory book for young reader on the subject of microbiology.
This perennial favorite uses common language to explain the composition and life of a germ. It is a great introductory book for young reader on the subject of microbiology.
ISBN: 0439204208 Scholastic Paperbacks 2001 Ages 4 -8
Yikes-Lice!
by Donna Caffey, Patrick Girouard (Illustrator)
This book aims to remove the stigma from a pesky elementary-school plague, attacking the subject with a combination of prose and poetry. The cartoons will delight older readers.
This book aims to remove the stigma from a pesky elementary-school plague, attacking the subject with a combination of prose and poetry. The cartoons will delight older readers.
ISBN-10: 0807593753 Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company; Reprint edition 2002 Ages 4-10.
Zooallergy : A Fun Story About Allergy and Asthma Triggers
by Kim Gosselin
This colored illustrated 32 page book for elementary age children helps them learn about allergy testing and asthma and allergy triggers. Justin goes to the doctor to get tested for allergies, and afterwards, he and his friend, Ashley, go to the zoo. While there, they make a game of discovering things like animal fur, dust, and dander that would trigger their allergy and asthma.
This colored illustrated 32 page book for elementary age children helps them learn about allergy testing and asthma and allergy triggers. Justin goes to the doctor to get tested for allergies, and afterwards, he and his friend, Ashley, go to the zoo. While there, they make a game of discovering things like animal fur, dust, and dander that would trigger their allergy and asthma.
ISBN-10: 0963944940 Jayjo Books 1996 Ages 4-8
Fiction
Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts
By Shinta Cho
This title, which explores all forms of flatulence, is "both informative and blunt," said PW. "The book provides young readers with solid facts as well as plenty to snicker about."
Grades Prek-5 ISBN: 0916291529
Have You Ever Seen A Moose Brushing His Teeth?
By Jamie McClaine
Join this fun-loving moose's adventure as he learns the importance of good dental hygiene while encouraging children to do the same.
Grades Prek-4 ISBN: 0970953321
Throw Your Tooth on the Roof
By Selby Beeler
What do you do when you lose a tooth? Do you put it under your pillow and wait for the tooth fairy? Not if you live in Botswana! In Botswana kids throw their teeth onto the roof. In Afghanistan they drop their teeth down mouse holes, and in Egypt they fling their teeth at the sun! Travel around the world and discover the surprising things children do when they lose a tooth.
Grades K-2 ISBN: 0618152385
Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold
By Cynthia Rylant
When Mr. Putter catches a cold and is miserable: "Colds aren't so much fun when you're old." Luckily, Mrs. Teaberry makes it better with chicken soup, tea with honey and a little help from her bulldog, Zeke.
When Mr. Putter catches a cold and is miserable: "Colds aren't so much fun when you're old." Luckily, Mrs. Teaberry makes it better with chicken soup, tea with honey and a little help from her bulldog, Zeke.
Grades K-3 ISBN: 0152047603
All about Scabs
Translated from Japanese, this book explains everything you ever wanted to know about scabs in a format that will facilitate kid's understanding. Remember when your mother used to tell you "Don't pick that scab". Well, this book gives quite a lengthy explanation of how and why scabs form and the continued process of healing. Illustrated with cartoon drawings, it's perfect for kids who obsess about scabs.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 0916291820
Allie the Allergic Elephant: A Children's Story of Peanut Allergies
By Nicole Smith
Allie the Allergic Elephant helps children learn about food allergies and how to be a good friend when you can't share snacks. Allie explains peanut allergies in a way that parents, teachers and children themselves can talk about allergies and understand them better.
Grades K-2 ISBN:1586280538
The Princess and the Peanut Allergy
Regina and her mom are busy preparing for her birthday party. It's going to be a princess party with the perfect cake that looks like a castle and has ice cream cone towers. Regina is inviting all the girls in her class, including her best friend, Paula. Paula is excited, too, until she finds out about the cake.
Grades K-3 ISBN: 0807566233
Germs
By Judy Oetting
All Rookie Readers actively engage young readers, encouraging language development, building fluency, and promoting independent reading. By targeting a skill, like learning about rhymes, young readers are building fundamental reading skills with the help of fun, lively, colorfully illustrated stories.
Grades Prek-3 ISBN:0516249959
Tooth Book
By Dr. Seuss
Teeth'they come in handy when you chew or smile! In Dr. Seuss's hilarious ode to teeth, little ones will laugh out loud as they find out all the things teeth can do and how to take care of them so they last a lifetime! All the fun and charm of the original book are in this new board book version for the youngest readers.
Grades prek-3 ISBN: 0375824928
The Night Before the Tooth Fairy
By Natasha Wing
It wiggles, and waggles, and wiggles some more, but this little boy's stubborn tooth just won't come out! He hopes it will fall out soon, because he can't wait to meet the Tooth Fairy! This humorous tale based on Clement C. Moore's classic poem is a perfect addition to the best-selling series.
Grades Prek-2 ISBN: 0448432528
The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth & Gums
By Edward Miller
Crunch! Munch! Most kids take their teeth for granted. However, without their pearly whites it would be much harder for them to eat, smile, and talk. Edward Miller provides more than a mouthful of good advice on dental hygiene in this accessible guidebook that makes learning how to care for your teeth fun.
Grades K-3 ISBN: 0823422062
Make Way for Tooth Decay
By Bobbi Katz
Meet your guests. / We're called bacteria. / Your mouth is our cafeteria.In this witty, easy-to-read story, children learn what bacteria is, how it causes tooth decay, and how they can fight against it. Told from the point of view of the bacteria, the fact-filled, rhyming text shows dentists, in a non-threatening way, as they help youngsters guard against tooth decay. The bright, energetic illustrations are a perefct compliment to the humorous text.
Grades K-2 ISBN: 0590522906
Wash Your Hands
By Tony Ross
When the little princess hears about the germs and nasties living all around her, she understands the importance of washing her hands a lot.
Grades K-2 ISBN: 1933605030
I Have a Cold
By Grace Maccarone
Written in rhyme, this story is about a sick child describing how it feels to have a bad cold... has a bad, bad cold.
Grades K-3 ISBN: 0590396382
Seeing Lessons: The Story of Abigail Carter and America's First School for Blind People
In 1832, when Abigail Carter was only ten years old, two doctors from Boston invited her to be one of the first students in an experimental institution: a school for blind people. Abby and her younger sister Sophia, also blind, packed their bags and headed to the city. For the first time in their lives, the two girls were able to read a book for themselves and to write a letter to their father.
Grades 4-6 ISBN: 0805057064
I'm Deaf and It's Okay
By Lorraine Aseltine
An informational story in which a deaf elementary school age boy tells his feelings about deafness. He expresses his fear of the dark with its vast silence, his jealousy of his sister who can talk on the phone and his anger that outsiders don't understand him.
Grades 1-4 ISBN: 0807534722
Germs! Germs! Germs!
By Bobbi Katz
Germs tell their side of the story in this unusual book from the Beginning Reader Science series. The germs, shown as colorful, rather hyperactive monsters, explain that they live everywhere but look for a spot where they can spread disease. Soon they're cavorting in someone's mouth, crying, "Give us someplace dark and damp. What a perfect place to camp!"
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 0590672959
Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger's Adventure
by Kathy Hoopmann, Jessica Kingsley
This is a warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along.
Grades 3-6 ISBN: 1853029785
A Certain Small Shepherd
by Rebecca Caudill
From the late Rebecca Caudill, author of The Best-Loved Doll and Tree of Freedom, comes the heartrending story of a young Appalachian boy, born mute, who speaks for the first time ever to a young couple and their newborn baby, who have taken refuge from a blizzard in a nearby church.
Grades 3-6 ISBN: 0805053921
Pay Attention, Slosh
by Mark Smith
When Josh's friends call him "Slosh," it's particularly painful. Although he's smart when it comes to computers and math, Josh also has ADHD--Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder. After talking to his teacher, Josh's parents decide to take him to a doctor, and things start looking up. Best of all, over time, Josh's classmates come to appreciate him as just another one of the guys.
Grades 3-5 ISBN:0807563781
The Berenstain Bears and the Wheelchair Commando
by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Too-Tall makes fun of Harry and calls him "Wheels" because he's in a wheelchair. But Harry can handle it. He even challenges Too-Tall to a basketball game.
Grades 1-4 ISBN: 0679840346
Non-Fiction
Personal Hygiene
By Kate Purdie
Interesting fact boxes give additional health hints and support the extremely informative-yet accessible-narrative. Activities are included so readers can immediately begin practicing better hygiene habits that lead to improved health.
Grades 4-6 ISBN: 1615323694
The Magic School Bus Inside Ralphie: A Book about Germs
by Joanna Cole
It's Broadcast Day in Ms. Frizzle's class. Ralphie promised everyone he'd figure out what kind of show they should put on. But, Ralphie is sick and can't come to school. So, everyone climbs aboard the Magic School Bus, because if Ralphie can't come to class, Ms. Frizzle's class will come to him! Join the class as they travel Ralphie's bloodstream to find out how germs make him sick and how his body can make him well again.
Grades 1-4 ISBN: 0590400258
Bill Nye the Science Guy's Great Big Book of Tiny Germs
by Bill Nye
Nye covers bacteria, viruses, how germs travel and attack humans, the immune system, and the history of the pox, plagues, and other little diseases. He touches on how germs were discovered, vaccinations, antibiotics, HIV and AIDs, keeping safe and germ free, and why we love and hate germs.
Grades 2-6 ISBN: 0786805439
The Care and Keeping of You: The Body book for Girls (American Girl)
By Valorie Lee Schaefer
This "head-to-toe" guide answers all your questions, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. With tips, how-to's, letters from girls, and facts from the experts, here's straightforward advice you can really use.
Grades 3-7 ISBN: 1562476661
Allergies (Diseases and Disorders)
By Barbara Sheen
Clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.
Grades 4-8 ISBN: 1420500392
Is This Normal?
By American Girl
The editors of The Care & Keeping of You respond to girls' letters with topics ranging from hair care to bodily changes to embarrassing situations. The lighthearted tone and the assurance of being "normal" should put many worried minds to rest.
Grades 3-7 ISBN: 1593694830
Taking care of Your Teeth
By Marie Elizabeth Salzmann
This book explains in simple language the importance of taking care of one's teeth.
Grades Prek-2 ISBN: 1591975549
Head to Toe Care Cards for Girls: 50 Ways to Care for Your Body, Skin, and Hair (American Girl)
By Erin Falligant
Here are 50 ways to care for your body, skin, and hair! These cards include some of the best tips from American Girl's books and magazine. You can try new hairstyles and be nice to your nails, and beat stress with yoga or a mini massage. All of the cards arrive shrink-wrapped inside a pretty storage box.
Grades 2-7 ISBN: 1593696701
Extraordinary People With Disabilities (Extraordinary People)
by Deborah Kent, Kathryn A. Quinlan
Profiles seven dozen people throughout history with various physical or mental disabilities. Additional articles provide historical background on the disability rights movement. This book was named one of the Best Science Books for Junior High and High Schools by Science Books and Film, a review journal published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Grades 5-9 ISBN: 051626074X
Germs Make Me Sick
By Melvin Berger
The science is related in simple language and the author uses specific examples that youngsters will readily understand. He explains how germs sometimes "slip in" the body despite defense mechanisms such as skin, nose, and throat. "Your friend has a cold. She sneezes. Germs fly out. You breathe the air. Some of her germs may get into your lungs."
Grades K-3 ISBN: 0064451542
Allergies (How's Your Health?)
By Angela Royston
This series masters the basics and simultaneously encourages further learning with sidebars that help readers think concretely about the subject. For instance, after stating the exact measurements of a head louse (3 mm long), the sidebar features a dot of the same size. Other suggestions that help solidify ideas include drinking water with a wide straw and then a narrow one to demonstrate the difference between normal and swollen airways, or squirting a water gun to witness the force of a sneeze.
Grades 1-4 ISBN: 1445101696
Taking Asthma to School
By Barbara Mitchell
This color illustrated children's book helps provide an emotionally safe school environment; thus allowing classmates to view children with asthma as normal kids who just happen to have asthma, at no fault of their own. This book will help children and parents discuss asthma with schoolmates and classroom teachers. Includes "Ten Tips for Teachers" and "Kids Quiz".
Grades Prek-3 ISBN: 1891383019
I Have Asthma
The child in this story suffers from asthma, a chronic condition that sometimes produces frightening attacks. But kids who have asthma learn that with proper medical supervision and treatment, asthma can be kept under control.
Grades K-3
ISBN-10: 0764137859
Stay clear! : What you should know about skin care
By Sandra Donovan
Healthy, clear skin? You probably never gave it much thought when you were younger. But now, everything about your body seems to be changing. Keeping your skin healthy and clean isn't as simple as it once was. How can you avoid breakouts? What does your skin need from you? Explore the answers to these questions and find out how you and your skin can get along.
Grades 4-7 ISBN: 0822575507
