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Books in Rookie Read-About Health series

  • How Do Your Lungs Work

    Don L. Curry, Jayne Waddell, Nanci R. Vargus

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A simple introduction to the respiratory system.
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  • Proteins

    Justine Fontes, Ron Fontes

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Describes what protein is, how the body uses protein, what foods contain it, and how much of it should be eaten in a day.
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  • You Have Healthy Bones!

    Susan Derkazarian

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Simple text and photographs look at what bones do for the body and how bones grow, discussing injuries and ways to keep your bones healthy.
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  • I Have Cuts and Scrapes

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Children's Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Getting hurt is no fun, but most injuries are mild and can be easily treated.Ouch! Sometimes when we fall down or touch something sharp we get a cut or a scrape. Readers (Ages 6-7) will learn all about minor wounds and how to make them better in I Have Cuts and Scrapes.
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  • Where Does Your Food Go?

    Wiley Blevins, Nanci R. Vargus, Jayne Waddell

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Provides a simple introduction to how the digestive system works.
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  • Smelling

    Sharon Gordon

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 15, 2002)
    A simple introduction to the sense of smell.
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  • Tasting

    Sharon Gordon

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 15, 2002)
    This simple introduction to the sense of taste discusses how we taste the things we eat.
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  • I Have a Cold

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Everyone gets a cold at some point, and were all familiar with the symptoms: a stuffy or runny nose, a sore throat, a cough. This book features information on how to deal with a cold, as well as practical advice on how to avoid the illness.
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  • Touching

    Sharon Gordon

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 15, 2002)
    This simple introduction to the sense of touch discusses how we feel things.
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  • Fats, Oils, And Sweets

    Carol Parenzan Smalley

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2006)
    Describes what foods fall into the fats, oils, and sweets group and why one shouldn't eat them often.
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  • Presidents' Day

    David F. Marx

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 15, 2002)
    An introduction to Presidents' Day for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Presidents' Day. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the significant achievements of those presidents whom it honors, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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  • I Broke My Arm

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Broekn bones can be painful.Most children stick their arms straight out when they fall-which is why broken arms are so common. In this book kids learn how to a doctor will treat their broken bones-as well as how to avoid injury in the future.
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