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Everything a young listener needs to know about head lice: what it is, how it happens, what the symptoms are, and how it is treated. The audiobook also presents real-life stories of kids who experience head lice.

Shots, injections, needles, and vaccines - whatever their purpose, they all hurt. For some children, getting a shot is a major ordeal. Ramped-up anxiety can lead to tantrums, meltdowns, outbursts, and even fainting. This resource will help to improve that dreaded scenario. The book opens with an engaging story for children where rhyme and characters of diversity capture a child's interest as they identify with a girl who has similar fears. The children's section is followed by a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers based on empirical research.

Some people use wheelchairs to get to and from places. What does that mean? Listeners learn why someone would use a wheelchair and what daily life is like for someone who can't walk.

The sun has set and the moon is rising, and that means it’s bedtime. But not if Lala has a say—because she’s not ready to go to sleep! First she needs to say good night to the cat. And the goat. And the chickens. And, and, and . . . Lala’s adorable stalling strategy will ring true for all parents whose little ones aren’t ready to say goodbye to the day—and all will appreciate the wonderful culmination to the bedtime ritual.

In Sophie's Stormy Summer, Fiona's family is spending a week at Virginia Beach with all the Corn Flakes and Fiona's new French nanny when it's discovered that Kitty has leukemia. Is this the end of childhood? When a serious illness strikes one of the Flakes, the others can't daydream their way out of the shocking news. Instead, they rally 'round and find that friends - and faith - show the way to a new adventure called growing up.

Sooner or later every child will ask, "Where do babies come from?" Answering this question has never been this easy or entertaining! Join a curious little boy who asks everyone from his babysitter to the mailman, getting all sorts of funny answers along the way, before his parents gently set him straight.

Everybody poops — it’s true! It’s time to blow the door right off the bathroom, and shine a light on what happens on the loo. For the little ones just discovering the contents of their diapers and nappies, the bigger ones needing reassurance that their most mysterious bodily function is as natural as can be, and the biggest ones who still hold a fondness for toilet humor, Everybody Poops! is piled high with the truth about who’s doing the pooing: Every body is doing it!

Plenty of people you know need a dairy-free diet. Get the scoop on what a dairy-free diet means, and check out all the great food you can eat on this special diet!

Autogenic training is a popular, proven technique for relaxation of the body, mind and spirit. The objective is to be able to immerse oneself in a state of deep calm and relaxation after only a short time. Through short, fun and guided stories, your kids will learn self-relaxation techniques that not only balance body, mind and spirit, but also help them boost their self-esteem, reduce stress and anxiety, deal with anger, and cultivate an overall positive mental attitude at school and home.

From earwax and bad breath to boogers and burps, the human body is a disgusting place. Learn about your body's sticky, smelly functions that help you stay healthy.

Desde que conoció a los bichitos que habitan en su intestino, Valentina ya sabe cómo funciona la digestión y lo importante que es comer más sano, tener buenos hábitos de higiene y reírse muy a menudo para que su microbiota la ayude a no ponerse enferma. ¡Y lo está haciendo genial!

Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life.

Brains don't look like much, do they? A touch of slime here, some squishy grey stuff there. But in fact, your brain is more powerful than any supercomputer, and it is completely fascinating. Have you ever wondered why you're left-handed? Or why you have dreams? Or what causes pins and needles? I'll tell you what else: your brain is completely unique. That's right: no one else has a brain quite like yours. So if you want to learn how to make the most of your brain, this is the book for you.

What would you do if you found a magic wand? That's what Merle asks herself when she finds a magic wand after falling from her bike. But while some kids might ask for gifts, Merle decides to use it to help others. This is a story of a little girl who turns into a superhero, zooming around the world to help children stay clean and healthy. In an entertaining way, Merle teaches kids how important it is to wash your hands. It's a message worth repeating, and washing is the best way to prevent germs from spreading and to keep kids from getting sick.

Your mouth really is filthy! It's a saliva bath for millions of tiny little creatures that share your food, chew holes in your teeth, and make your breath smell like a garbage truck. From cavities to canker sores, those little creatures can also create some repulsive problems. Learn all about saliva, plaque, and the bacteria that infest your mouth - and find out how to keep that mouth of yours healthy. With lots of disgusting facts, this audiobook tells all about the gross science behind your body's functions.

We all know children love candy, and sometimes they eat too much. Snack Attack is a fun, creative look at nutrition that shows children that eating well is a matter of making the right choices.

At the suggestion of their friend Luke, Fiona and Finn volunteer at an animal rescue shelter, where they meet two sweet dogs who are in need of comfort, too. Perhaps with time, patience, and their father’s gentle words in their hearts, hope will spark once more.

When Fresno is hit with an unexpected outbreak of deadly scarlet fever, Andi Carter is scared. Her town friends are getting sick and school is closed until it passes. Far from the danger, at least Andi has her horse Taffy and plenty of work on the Circle C ranch to distract her. But is she really safe? First one ranch hand, then two, and then her brother Mitch fall ill. Mother is convinced that the only way to protect Andi from this terrible disease is to send her far away to fussy Aunt Rebecca in San Francisco.

Yoga poses for kids that are out of this world. Watch your child blast off as they join popular children and family recording artist and globally recognized kids’ yoga educator Bari Koral on a cosmic yoga for kids adventure. Based on her hit Bari Koral yoga YouTube channel, Rocket Ship Yoga is filled with her "Rocket Ship" lyrics. Catchy lyrics will have them engaged with their bodies and minds. This helps boost their balance, coordination and mindfulness in ways only yoga can.

Spring has arrived, and pollen is in the air. Baby Bear does not like the pollen - it sticks to his fur and makes him itchy and sneezy. He's allergic! Achoo! He just wishes the pollen were gone. When his friends gather to tell him why they need pollen, Baby Bear learns that pollen is good for the forest and provides food for many animals, including him! Pollen might be something we all love to hate, but can we really live without it? This story explains why we need it.