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How to cope when the world overwhelms you. For those people who: have a keen imagination; are labelled too shy or too sensitive; who perform poorly when being observed even though they are usually competent; have vivid dreams; for whom time alone each day is essential; and find they are quickly overwhelmed by noise and confusion, crowded parties, hectic office life ... this is the book to help them understand themselves and how best to cope in various...
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W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them. Most of us pay little attention to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist and a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, takes readers on a fascinating tour of this most vital organ. Han explains the wonder of breathing...
85) Power up
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English
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"An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go"--Provided by publisher.
86) The human body
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HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2008
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English
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Did an adult just give you this book? Did you roll your eyes or laugh a little? Either reaction would be normal because this book is going to give you a lot of information that may seem awkward. It can also be a little funny, but it's really important. It's about puberty--that time when your body starts changing to look more grown up. Sometimes it may seem as if you are the only one dealing with body changes, but EVERY body goes through puberty....
89) Human body facts
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Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Learn all about the human body one fact at a time! Explore the body from head to toe-and everything in between. Along the way, you'll get to know the body systems that keep us alive and make us human. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!"--
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Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face!
Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on
...91) Skin
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Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce beginning readers to the structure and function of your skin. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2007
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English
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Did you know that you can tell time in your sleep? That women have more nightmares than men? Or that up to half of the calories you consume can be burned off simply by fidgeting? In Sex, Sleep, Eat, Drink, Dream, acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ackerman takes us on an astonishing and illuminating tour of the human body during a typical day, from waking in the morning to the reverie of sleep and dreams.
Most of us are familiar with the concept of...
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Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is a comprehensive overview of the brain. It looks at the science behind how it works, how it directs our day-to-day lives and how much we don't know about this key organ in our bodies."--
"Did you know that the information inside your head travels faster than cars on the highway? Or that electricity moves around in there? Your brain is mysterious--there is a lot we know about it and even...
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Everybody has a body, and each body is different. Sometimes the differences mean certain kids have challenges. In this book you can meet some kids who face challenges and find out about their differences--as well as all the things everybody has in common.
"This photo picture book looks at differences in bodies, with photos of children with many different challenges including various physical disparities, learning differences, and medical conditions"--...
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W.W. Norton & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"In recent years recovery has become a sports and fitness buzzword. Anyone who works out or competes at any level is bombarded with the latest recovery products and services: from drinks and shakes to compression sleeves, foam rollers, electrical muscle stimulators, and sleep trackers. In Good to Go, acclaimed FiveThirtyEight science writer Christie Aschwanden takes readers on an entertaining and enlightening tour through this strange world. She investigates...
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English
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"Two crackerjack science journalists from NPR look at why some things (and some people!) drive us crazy It happens everywhere? offices, schools, even your own backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger it cell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under our skin. Can science explain why? Palca and Lichtman take you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary...
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W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goose bump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. While most of our organs remain invisible to us, we can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results. In this eye-opening book, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and...
99) Bunk 9's guide to growing up: secrets, tips, and expert advice on the good, the bad & the awkward
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Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This girl-powered book about puberty is written in the voice of counselors in training at the fictional Camp Silver Moon.
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