Books in A True Book: Health and the Human Body series

Learn how to choose healthy foods that taste good and why home cooking is an important part of being healthy.Eating the right foods is a big part of staying healthy. However, it's not always easy to figure out just what the right foods are. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about the history of nutrition science and discover what roles different nutrients play in the body.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult for people to match written letters with the sounds they stand for.Dyslexia can make reading and spelling a major challenge for even the smartest people. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how dyslexia can impact people's lives and how many people it affects. They will also learn how this condition is diagnosed and what can be done about it.

About 12.5 percent of all deaths in the world are caused by cancer, making it deadlier than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how this common, yet deadly disease is diagnosed and treated. They will also learn how different kinds of cancer affect the body differently and why some types are deadlier than others.

In 2014, an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa made headlines around the world.Because the disease spreads easily and has no known cure, many people were terrified that it would spread throughout the world. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how the outbreak began and how Ebola spreads from person to person. They will also explore earlier Ebola outbreaks and find out what scientists and doctors are doing to fight against the illness today.

Autism affects millions people around the world by limiting their ability to communicate and interact socially with other people.Some face minor difficulties, while others are so severely affected that they require special assistance throughout their lives. Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out what it is like to live with autism, what causes this condition, how it is treated, and more.

Learn how people with allergies avoid hidden everyday allergens and get a sneak peak at the new allergies treatments doctors are preparing for the future.Eating peanut butter, petting a friendly dog, or sniffing a colorful flower are perfectly harmless activities for most people. However, for allergy sufferers, these can all be life-threatening experiences. Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out why some people have allergies and others don't, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult for people to match written letters with the sounds they stand for.Dyslexia can make reading and spelling a major challenge for even the smartest people. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how dyslexia can impact people's lives and how many people it affects. They will also learn how this condition is diagnosed and what can be done about it.

Experts estimate that more than 235 million people around the world suffer from the respiratory condition known as asthma.Readers (Grades 3-5) will get an in-depth look at this common illness as they learn how it attacks the airways of those who suffer from it, making it difficult to breathe. They will also learn about the many possible triggers of asthma attacks, find out how the disease is diagnosed and treated, and much more.

A potentially dangerous illness with a wide range of symptoms, Lyme disease is spread through bites from tiny creatures called ticks.Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out why Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose and why it is important to detect this sickness early. They will also learn how Lyme disease is treated and why it takes so long for some patients to get better.

About 12.5 percent of all deaths in the world are caused by cancer, making it deadlier than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how this common, yet deadly disease is diagnosed and treated. They will also learn how different kinds of cancer affect the body differently and why some types are deadlier than others.