(4) K-3 My Day Learning Health and Safety series. Each slight easy-reader text follows a focal character step-by-step through the mechanics of staying safe during a common school procedure. Amanda lines up quietly and follows planned routes during a fire drill; Peter holds the handrail as he boards the bus. Bright, relevant stock photos break up the useful if unengaging narratives. Follow-up questions encouraging personal connections are appended. Reading list. Glos. Review covers these My Day Learning Health and Safety titles: Amanda's Fire Drill and Peter's Bus Ride.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 My Day Learning Health and Safety series. Each slight easy-reader text enumerates multiple straightforward ways that the child characters--and young readers--can take care of their bodies. David gets exercise through biking; Emily wears sunscreen to the park; Pearl brushes her teeth twice each day. Bright, relevant full-page photos provide new readers with resting points on every spread. Follow-up questions encouraging personal connections are appended. Reading list. Glos. Review covers these My Day Learning Health and Safety titles: David's New Bike, Emily Goes to the Park, and Pearl's New Tooth.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 My Day Learning Health and Safety series. Each slight easy-reader text enumerates multiple straightforward ways that the child characters--and young readers--can take care of their bodies. David gets exercise through biking; Emily wears sunscreen to the park; Pearl brushes her teeth twice each day. Bright, relevant full-page photos provide new readers with resting points on every spread. Follow-up questions encouraging personal connections are appended. Reading list. Glos. Review covers these My Day Learning Health and Safety titles: David's New Bike, Emily Goes to the Park, and Pearl's New Tooth.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 My Day Learning Health and Safety series. Each slight easy-reader text enumerates multiple straightforward ways that the child characters--and young readers--can take care of their bodies. David gets exercise through biking; Emily wears sunscreen to the park; Pearl brushes her teeth twice each day. Bright, relevant full-page photos provide new readers with resting points on every spread. Follow-up questions encouraging personal connections are appended. Reading list. Glos. Review covers these My Day Learning Health and Safety titles: David's New Bike, Emily Goes to the Park, and Pearl's New Tooth.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(4) K-3 My Day Learning Health and Safety series. Each slight easy-reader text follows a focal character step-by-step through the mechanics of staying safe during a common school procedure. Amanda lines up quietly and follows planned routes during a fire drill; Peter holds the handrail as he boards the bus. Bright, relevant stock photos break up the useful if unengaging narratives. Follow-up questions encouraging personal connections are appended. Reading list. Glos. Review covers these My Day Learning Health and Safety titles: Amanda's Fire Drill and Peter's Bus Ride.

Reviewer: Rebecca Fox

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: Focus on Health series. Four short chapters define each health concern as well as identify causes, treatment, and lifestyle issues. Written in an upbeat and nonjudgmental tone, basic diagnostic procedures, simple physiological information, and a few personal stories are included; each chapter is heavily illustrated with full-color photos and clear diagrams and charts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: Focus on Health titles: What You Need to Know About Allergies and What You Need to Know About Obesity.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: Focus on Health series. Four short chapters define each health concern as well as identify causes, treatment, and lifestyle issues. Written in an upbeat and nonjudgmental tone, basic diagnostic procedures, simple physiological information, and a few personal stories are included; each chapter is heavily illustrated with full-color photos and clear diagrams and charts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: Focus on Health titles: What You Need to Know About Allergies and What You Need to Know About Obesity.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: Focus on Health series. Four short chapters outline causes, diagnosis, treatments, and ramifications of these medical conditions that many kids face. The information, while accurate, is pretty basic, but readers will be drawn in by the personal stories in the books; each chapter is heavily illustrated with full-color photos and clear diagrams and charts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: Focus on Health titles: What You Need to Know About Concussions and What You Need to Know About Diabetes.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: Focus on Health series. Four short chapters outline causes, diagnosis, treatments, and ramifications of these medical conditions that many kids face. The information, while accurate, is pretty basic, but readers will be drawn in by the personal stories in the books; each chapter is heavily illustrated with full-color photos and clear diagrams and charts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: Focus on Health titles: What You Need to Know About Concussions and What You Need to Know About Diabetes.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Essential Health: Living with Health Challenges series. "Expert Advice" from a practicing clinician precedes nine chapters, each opening with the personal story of a teen dealing with the title challenge and concluding with questions for readers to consider. Definitions, symptoms, causes, susceptibility, diagnosis, treatment, and coping mechanisms are clearly described. Use of the second person and a conversational tone involve readers. Generic color photos are plentiful. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living with Health Challenges titles: Living with Acne, Living with Anxiety Disorders, Living with Depression, and Living with Asthma.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Essential Health: Living with Health Challenges series. "Expert Advice" from a practicing clinician precedes nine chapters, each opening with the personal story of a teen dealing with the title challenge and concluding with questions for readers to consider. Definitions, symptoms, causes, susceptibility, diagnosis, treatment, and coping mechanisms are clearly described. Use of the second person and a conversational tone involve readers. Generic color photos are plentiful. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living with Health Challenges titles: Living with Acne, Living with Anxiety Disorders, Living with Depression, and Living with Asthma.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) YA Essential Health: Living with Health Challenges series. "Expert Advice" from a practicing clinician precedes nine chapters, each opening with the personal story of a teen dealing with the title challenge and concluding with questions for readers to consider. Definitions, symptoms, causes, susceptibility, diagnosis, treatment, and coping mechanisms are clearly described. Use of the second person and a conversational tone involve readers. Generic color photos are plentiful. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living with Health Challenges titles: Living with Acne, Living with Anxiety Disorders, Living with Depression, and Living with Asthma.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) K-3 Start Smart: Health series. Illustrated by Tim Haggerty. This introduction to physical hygiene discusses the many ways we get dirty, smelly, and germy and the reasons it's important to keep clean. There are lots of practical tips for good grooming methods and a welcome multicultural cast in the photographs. Occasional jokes and silly illustrations lighten the mood. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) YA Essential Health: Living with Health Challenges series. "Expert Advice" from a practicing clinician precedes nine chapters, each opening with the personal story of a teen dealing with the title challenge and concluding with questions for readers to consider. Definitions, symptoms, causes, susceptibility, diagnosis, treatment, and coping mechanisms are clearly described. Use of the second person and a conversational tone involve readers. Generic color photos are plentiful. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Living with Health Challenges titles: Living with Acne, Living with Anxiety Disorders, Living with Depression, and Living with Asthma.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 Handy Health Guides series. This series by a veteran health-writing team offers solid, clearly presented information on uncluttered, easy-to-navigate pages. The accessible texts are ably supported by well-chosen and -captioned photos and diagrams; sidebars feature related facts, activities, and health tips. Volumes focusing on disease discuss characteristics and causes, effective treatments, and prevention. There are six other fall 2013 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Handy Health Guides series. This series by a veteran health-writing team offers solid, clearly presented information on uncluttered, easy-to-navigate pages. The accessible texts are ably supported by well-chosen and -captioned photos and diagrams; sidebars feature related facts, activities, and health tips. Volumes focusing on disease discuss characteristics and causes, effective treatments, and prevention. There are six other fall 2013 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Handy Health Guides series. This series by a veteran health-writing team offers solid, clearly presented information on uncluttered, easy-to-navigate pages. The accessible texts are ably supported by well-chosen and -captioned photos and diagrams; sidebars feature related facts, activities, and health tips. Volumes focusing on disease discuss characteristics and causes, effective treatments, and prevention. There are six other fall 2013 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Handy Health Guides series. This series by a veteran health-writing team offers solid, clearly presented information on uncluttered, easy-to-navigate pages. The accessible texts are ably supported by well-chosen and -captioned photos and diagrams; sidebars feature related facts, activities, and health tips. Volumes focusing on disease discuss characteristics and causes, effective treatments, and prevention. There are six other fall 2013 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Handy Health Guides series. This series by a veteran health-writing team offers solid, clearly presented information on uncluttered, easy-to-navigate pages. The accessible texts are ably supported by well-chosen and -captioned photos and diagrams; sidebars feature related facts, activities, and health tips. Volumes focusing on disease discuss characteristics and causes, effective treatments, and prevention. There are six other fall 2013 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Handy Health Guides series. This series by a veteran health-writing team offers solid, clearly presented information on uncluttered, easy-to-navigate pages. The accessible texts are ably supported by well-chosen and -captioned photos and diagrams; sidebars feature related facts, activities, and health tips. Volumes focusing on disease discuss characteristics and causes, effective treatments, and prevention. There are six other fall 2013 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn