A close-up look at how human bodies get energy from food.

From the publisher
The diner's cheerful waiter serves as the narrator, explaining the process of digestion step-by-step.

What makes you sneeze? Why is it so hard to get rid of hiccups, or to hold back a yawn? Find the answer to these and lots of other questions about reflexes. Also learn lots of easy experiments to try on your friends.

A way to explain Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to preschool or primary aged children

Jody's Grandpa is blind. But Grandpa has his own way of seeing. And for John this makes a day spent with Grandpa an adventure - of new sounds and smells and ways of doing everyday things.

Fister Farnello loves dirt! And when his mom tries to make him take a bath, he escapes to the woods, only to meet someone who hasn't bathed in a long time. He learns the importance of good hygiene in a fun way.

One day you feel fine; the next day your throat hurts, your head aches and you have a fever. You have caught a germ. Find out why some germs cause illness and how your body fights them off to make you well again.

The Little Princess loves getting her hands dirty. Problem is ... she hates washing them. That is, until she hears about the nasties, dirties and other HORRIBLE things.

"Although Celia reacts to having been adopted with anger and insecurity, her parents help her accept her feelings and celebrate their love for her by making her adoption a family holiday."

"What will the doctor be like? What will happen to me? Will it hurt?" These are some of the concerns children may have before a trip to the doctor. This book looks at doctors' appointments from the waiting room to going home, transforming a potentially confusing experience into a child's participation in his or her own health care.

"Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister, as they head to Doctor Grizzly’s office for their important check-ups where they will have their temperatures taken, their eyes examined, and their ears looked in. This beloved story is the perfect way to introduce children to what happens when they go to the doctor."

Discover a number of useful techniques for dealing with stressful situations. This book features a definition of stress, how to recognize stress, how to deal with stress, tips for living a low-stress life and advice for parents on how to help their children deal with stress.

Ways to handle stress (and ways NOT to handle stress)