Books with author Diane Swanson

The author of Nibbling on Einstein's Brain brings her animated style to the story of water. With this richly illustrated book, young readers can dive into The Wonder in Water and discover just what's in the wet stuff, from the tiniest raindrop to the largest ocean. There's enough water on this planet to fill 325 million trillion large milk jugs. Start with our own salty sweat. It not only keeps us cool but also feeds the masses of microbes that live on our skin, repelling germs and keeping us healthy. From sprinkles of sweat, readers can journey on to: Falling Raindrops -- Water from the sky can contain life as small as an amoeba and as large as a turtle; Patchy Puddles -- Nurseries for toads, bistros for bugs, or bait for the meat-eating pitcher plant; Freshwater Marshes -- Where fish and frogs frolic, muskrats and moose mingle; Quiet Lakes -- Roads for water-walking lizards; winter homes for microscopic life in ice; Fast-flowing Rivers -- Only for the strong (salmon) or the clingy (black fly larvae); Salty Seas -- Home to more life than anywhere else on Earth. Young children will thrill to this watery expedition with Diane Swanson as their guide. There is microscopic photography to amaze, along with images that enhance the engrossing facts in the text and sidebars. The Wonder in Water is exciting adventure in one of nature's most fascinating habitats.

Did you know there are approximately 340 different kinds of hummingbirds, some as light as a penny? These champion acrobats of the sky can beat their wings more than 40 times a second, fly backward and even hover in midair, like helicopters. Since it's much easier to hear hummingbird wings than see them, just follow the hum to find the birds. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

The author of Nibbling on Einstein's Brain brings her animated style to the story of water. With this richly illustrated book, young readers can dive into The Wonder in Water and discover just what's in the wet stuff, from the tiniest raindrop to the largest ocean. There's enough water on this planet to fill 325 million trillion large milk jugs. Start with our own salty sweat. It not only keeps us cool but also feeds the masses of microbes that live on our skin, repelling germs and keeping us healthy. From sprinkles of sweat, readers can journey on to: Falling Raindrops -- Water from the sky can contain life as small as an amoeba and as large as a turtle; Patchy Puddles -- Nurseries for toads, bistros for bugs, or bait for the meat-eating pitcher plant; Freshwater Marshes -- Where fish and frogs frolic, muskrats and moose mingle; Quiet Lakes -- Roads for water-walking lizards; winter homes for microscopic life in ice; Fast-flowing Rivers -- Only for the strong (salmon) or the clingy (black fly larvae); Salty Seas -- Home to more life than anywhere else on Earth. Young children will thrill to this watery expedition with Diane Swanson as their guide. There is microscopic photography to amaze, along with images that enhance the engrossing facts in the text and sidebars. The Wonder in Water is exciting adventure in one of nature's most fascinating habitats.

The Doctor and You is a book for any young child who will experience a trip to a doctor's office, hospital, or health clinic. The photographs familiarize children with many of the medical instruments and machines they are likely to encounter during their visit, allowing them to become more comfortable with doctors and hospitals. By showing how specific instruments are used to examine or treat them, children become comfortable with how they work and what they accomplish. Some of the tools examined include: a scale, a reflex hammer, a tongue depressor, an electronic thermometer, an ophthalmoscope, an otoscope, a stethoscope, blood pressure equipment, blood sampling equipment, a syringe, an X-ray machine, and casts for setting broken bones.Control over their own bodies is very important to young children. Their role with each medical tool is emphasized through a special feature called "Your Job" that briefly explains what children can do to help with the procedure, providing a positive and active role in their own health care. All information is presented in a positive manner. For instance, the book does not include "taking temperatures" because research has shown that many young children think this means that something is actually being removed from them. Potential fears associated with medical procedures, such as the belief that X-rays reveal secrets, are also addressed in a comforting and honest manner. A special page has been included for parents that offers pointers for discussions. Follow-up play activities geared towards helping children feel more comfortable about visiting a doctor are suggested. The Doctor and You is illustrated with 23 color photographs taken at a children's hospital and several line drawings.

The Dentist and You is a book for any young child making a trip to the dentist's office. It familiarizes children with many of the dental tools and procedures they are likely to encounter during their visit, allowing them to become more comfortable with dentists and oral hygienists. By showing how specific instruments are used to examine or treat them, why they are used, and how they work, this book helps children develop positive attitudes about their dental appointments. Some of the things examined include: dental lamp, rubber gloves, mirror, X-ray camera, scaler, air hose, saliva ejector, fluoride treatment, syringe, burr, and filling tools. Because control over their own bodies is very important to young children, their role in the use of each dental tool is emphasized through a special feature called "Your Job." Appearing on each double-page spread, "Your Job" briefly explains what children can do to help with the procedures, providing them with a confident and active role in their own dental care. The information is presented in a forthright manner. Potential fears associated with dental procedures are also addressed in a comforting and honest way. "Points for Parents" is a feature that offers advice about discussing the book with children and suggests activities to do together before and after a trip to the dentist to help children become comfortable with the visit and procedures. The Dentist and You is illustrated with photographs of children visiting various dental offices and contains line drawings. It includes an index.