Books with author Alvin%20Silverstein

Describes the components of a healthful diet and explains why eating these foods is important for maintaining overall good health.

Basic biological concepts are made concretely real in a comprehensible description of the structure and function of the human nervous system

Describes the human respiratory system, the functions of its parts, and also reviews the ways in which plants, insects, and fish breathe

HANDY HEALTH GUIDE TO DYSLEXIA describes this learning disorder, and discusses diagnosing dyslexia and getting help.

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What is ADHD? Find out all about who gets ADHD, what causes it, how it is diagnosed and treated in the HANDY HEALTH GUIDE TO ADHD.

Introduces readers to an array of small animals, such as the hamster, chinchilla, and guinea pig, that one can have as pets by describing their characteristics, traits, temperaments, and more.

A manual on the care, feeding, and breeding of golden hamsters as pets, with information on their life in the wild, their use in the lab, and other kinds of hamsters.

Two noted science writers discuss the structure and function of the heart, the causes and types of heart disease, the signs of a heart attack, and the importance of exercise and proper diet

This illustrated account of the human foot discusses its complex construction of bone, muscle, nerves, skin, and nails; the intricate system that facilitates foot movement; proper foot care; foot injuries; and its role in sports and exercise

Discusses the pros and cons of owning exotic pets such as armadillos, llamas, monkeys, potbellied pigs, and sugar gliders, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and emotional support

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