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Books in Rookie Read-About Health series

  • Diwali

    Trudi Strain Trueit

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Diwali. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the reason behind Diwali, and how people of the Hindu and Sikh religions traditionally celebrate it.
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  • Pinkeye

    Sharon Gordon

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Simple text explains what pinkeye is, how it spreads, and common treatments for this eye infection.
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  • I Have a Skeleton

    Simone T. Ribke

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Fun facts about your bones- from head to toe!Are you floppy like a jellyfish? Of course not! You stand up straight-thanks to your skeleton, the collection of bones underneath your skin. Readers (Ages 6-7) will learn fun facts about their bones- from head to toe.
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  • Keeping Clean

    Sharon Gordon

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 16, 2003)
    Discusses the importance of keeping clean by showering, bathing, washing hands before eating, and keeping the house clean.
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  • Sunburn

    Sharon Gordon

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 2002)
    Explains what sunburn is, how it is treated, and how it can be prevented.
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  • Allergies

    Sharon Gordon

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    Simple text describes allergies, their effects, and discusses some of the most common allergens.
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  • Labor Day

    Carmen Bredeson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Introduces the holiday, discusses its origins and the beginnings of the labor movement, and explains how it is celebrated.
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  • Kwanzaa

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to the traditions, festivities, and history of Kwanzaa. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at this joyous African-American holiday.
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  • Food Safety

    Sharon Gordon

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2002)
    Discusses the importance of safely preparing and storing the foods we eat to maintain good health.
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  • Smelling

    Sharon Gordon

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2001)
    A simple introduction to the sense of smell.
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  • Dairy

    Susan Derkazarian

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2006)
    Describes what dairy products are and how they get from cows on a farm to the supermarket.
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  • Veterans Day

    Jacqueline S. Cotton

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    An introduction to Veterans' Day for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Veterans' Day. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed.
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