Nonfiction Health

Berries, apples, melons and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas - yum! This scrumptious collection of facts, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons uses clear, simple wording to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part of a healthy diet.

They were heading over to the new burrito restaurant that had opened just around the corner from their house. It was always this way for Gabby's family. A new restaurant opened...and they would go running to the grand opening. Her mind wandered back to school and her health class. They were talking about the food pyramid again and had to memorize how it was built. They even had homework on trying to eat as the food pyramid said for a day. Her parents said they would help but here they were, driving to a place that was unhealthy.

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Poignantly told by Joyce Scott with Brie Spangler, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children. Meditation does a body good and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions.

This biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for youngsters to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. Helen Keller's poignant narrative is beautifully captured in this unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America and the world forever.

Credit cards are very common these days. Instead of paying with paper bills and coins, buyers present plastic money. The amounts purchased are charged exactly as the price tags. How credit cards work should only be introduced after the basic skills of counting and making change has been established. Learn something new everyday. Make it a habit to listen. Good luck!

Después de una operación devastadora, Pepe debe aprender a correr de nuevo. Sus sueños de llegar a ser un atleta parecen inalcanzables. ¿Podrá cambiar su futuro con su esfuerzo y con el apoyo y cariño que recibe de su familia? Esta conmovedora historia real de determinación, perseverancia y fé, inspirará a oyentes de todas las edades.

Does Autism have you down in the pits? Don't settle for a disappointing or mediocre existence. Not only can we live well in spite of Autism, but we can discover the greatest treasures in life because of Autism. This work takes a high functioning Autistic perspective and concisely walks you through the major keys to unlocking the life mysteries of sex, weight loss, politics, family life, wealth, spirituality, romantic love, and planting, seeking to ultimately empower you, Autistic or not.

Find Your Happy offers kids the tools needed to create a more pleasant daily experience. Full of practices and exercises, this book will make kids enjoy learning and doing these tasks while feeling more relaxed, inspired, and confident. This book includes meditations, affirmations, self-esteem practices, calming techniques, and physical exercise routines. Together these help make a child's day more fulfilling and harmonious.

What would you say to a Loved One if you had one day to live? A Letter to My Daughter is a short book of individual letters to my dearest daughter. I leave her with advice on Positive Thinking, How to Tap into your Inner Power, The Importance of Unplugging, Love, Inner Beauty etc. A Letter to My Daughter will not only inspire and empower girls but serves as a universal message to all readers.

Hillary Hawkins from Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Jade Mckenzie Stone from Jaded The Musical present a fun short listen with real life stuff! This is Your Annual Review - Which Friend Are YOU? "Little Miss Self-Absorbed?" "O Faithful One?" "Houdini?" or "Miss Thang?" Immediately following the friendship analysis is a checklist! It has been provided to help you evaluate your relationships. It may also be utilized as a Self-Analysis.

Let's talk about periods, your menstrual cycle - whatever you call yours, and however you feel about it, you know that you're stuck with it for around 40 years! So you want to make the best of those years, right? This book will help you by showing you how conventional feminine sanitary products are not always the best choices for your health and the environment. Did you know that each sanitary pad uses the equivalent of four plastic bags? There are many sustainable alternatives....

What routine do you follow to pack a healthy lunch? See how this responsible student plans a meal.

What strategy do you use to get your homework done? Follow this responsible student who tackles math and spelling assignments.