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81) Germs Up Close
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Have you ever seen a germ up close? Really, really close? Award-winning science writer Sara Levine introduces readers to a variety of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi that can make people sick-including SARS-CoV-2, E. coli, and ringworm. Micrographs and illustrations show extremely close-up views of the germs that are at once incredible and a little gross.
The book concludes with tips for staying healthy as well as information about the immune...
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English
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Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn't always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp air. But over time, those ideas changed. A Dutch scientist saw bacteria through his microscope. Doctors realized that when they washed their hands, fewer people died. And a doctor in London recognized that disease could spread through contaminated water. Because...
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English
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People have always needed doctors. But the doctors of the past might not look like the doctors you are used to seeing! Sometimes their healing methods were weird, disgusting, or even dangerous. Doctors in the Middle Ages sniffed patients' urine to diagnose disease, and barbers might cut off a person's injured arm or leg. The ancient Chinese fought smallpox by blowing powdered pus up the nose. Many of these old remedies turned out to be dangerous,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Being sick is horrible. But it used to be worse. Inside this book, you'll see evidence of the plagues of the past—rotting skin, dissolving lungs, and sinister swelling all over the body. Diseases like the Black Death wiped out whole towns and villages. Tuberculosis consumed young people like a bloodsucking vampire. And Smallpox left its victims scarred for life—if they survived. At the time, no one knew where these killer diseases came from or...
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English
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Twelve-year-old Josephine has a lot on her plate, best friend issues, first crush issues, divorced parent issues, twin brother issues . . . and then her mom hits her with news that shakes her to her core: a breast cancer diagnosis. Josephine doesn't want anyone to know, not even her best friend. Sharing the news means it's actually real, and that's something she's not ready to face. Plus it would mean dealing with the stares and pity of her classmates....
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English
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Two sisters escape the world of their grandmother's physical limitations to the freedom of her dream realm, a place where anything is possible and bodies are limited only by the mind.
This inspiring book will encourage communication between adults and young children, as they face a loved one's diminished physical capabilities or illness. The book's universal appeal makes it a loving gift from any adult to a child. Whether a child's loved...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Meet Cecilia! She goes to school and likes to bake cupcakes. She also has Down Syndrome. Learn about her family, her friends, and her dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Meet Luna! She goes to school and likes to learn about animals. She also has cancer. Learn about her family, her favorite activities, and her dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Meet Dayce! He goes to school and plays baseball. He also has diabetes. Learn about his family, his favorite activities, and his dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Children between the ages of 5-12 need between 10-11 hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, many children are falling short of this mark! Accessible text and relatable examples help young readers understand the importance of getting proper rest. Content includes sleep cycles, time management and maintaining a nightly routine, and creating a sleep-friendly environment.
92) The hand
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A gifted cartoonist's life comes apart at the seams when his drawing hand it accidentally severed. Slowly, painfully, he tries to adjust, but a terrifying evil creeps into his consciousness. And one by one, the people who stand in his way begin to die.
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English
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Every year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from venomous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine the biology of venomous snakes, the pharmacology and biochemistry of antivenom, its use in treating disease, and the politics of bringing life-saving antivenom drugs to market. Meet the doctors, herpetologists, medical researchers, conservationists, and patients...
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English
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How would you feel if your two-year-old child was diagnosed as autistic and intellectually disabled? That he would go into his room and never come out, and would be institutionalized by age seventeen? This was the grim life sentence handed down to Lori and Jim Cairns regarding their son, JR. This diagnosis was made in 1996 - when little was known about autism, governments offered few helpful resources, and hope for recovery was disregarded as a myth,...
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English
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This book discusses the science behind pandemics and their effects. The chapters examine the deadliest pandemics in history, explain how these diseases spread so quickly, and show how scientists are working to prevent and contain future disease outbreaks. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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Español
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COVID-19 has increased our awareness of the spread of illnesses and how to prevent them. However, we still live in a time when so many falsehoods about vaccines are spread, and young readers need a health guide like this one to truly understand the importance of vaccines to individual as well as global health. The manageable text introduces readers to the concept of vaccines, how they are made, and how they help us stay well. Colorful illustrations...
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English
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There is nothing good about cancer. It is frightening, disrupts lives, and affects nearly all members of our society. With honesty, integrity, and simplicity, What Every Child Needs To Know About Cancer explains this disease to young children, helping them to understand the modern world and, more importantly, the adults in their lives. Written by two dads – a child expert and an M. D. and noted oncology analyst – What Every Child Needs To Know...
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Français
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Il a suffi d'une seconde pour que mon existence bascule. Un plongeon, un pied qui a glissé, et je suis devenu tétraplégique.
A dix-sept ans. Le Samuel d'avant n'est plus, je dois me faire à l'idée...
Il paraît que la plupart des gens préféreraient mourir plutt que de se retrouver dans ma situation.
Moi aussi, si on m'avait posé la question avant mon accident, c'est ce que j'aurais répondu.
Et je ne peux pas dire que je n'ai jamais pensé...
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English
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Needle-free vaccines, smartphones used for eye tests, and robotic rehabilitation suits might seem like details from a science-fiction story, but they're actually the very real future of medicine. As readers discover the stories behind these and other medical innovations, they learn the lifesaving value of science, technology, engineering, and math skills. This exciting look at STEM topics is presented through fact-filled main text and sidebars, as...
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English
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Living with ADHD can be difficult. People who have this disease are unable to concentrate or focus on tasks. They may be irritable or emotional. Understanding the illness is the first step toward living well with ADHD. This book is a great resource for kids who are trying to make sense of the disease, whether they have been diagnosed with it or a friend or family member has.
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