Nonfiction Health

Dan had been biting his nails for as long as he could remember. It began at night time with his mother saying goodnight to him and turning off the light; he felt alone in his big, dark room. As he grew older and he felt a little nervous or agitated, like at the beginning of the school year, his nails would always make their way into his mouth. In the beginning, Dan's thumbnail was his favorite to chew. However, once he was finished chewing that nail and there was nothing left of it, he would move onto the rest of his fingernails.

This story is based on the true experiences of the author as she and her husband Cliff, through pain and joy, have raised their son Aric. Maria's son was hit by a car when he was 14-years-old. He was in a coma for three months. During this period, Maria sat by her son and read him stories until he awoke. Maria and her husband nourished Aric through a successful recovery.

Have you ever found yourself smiling or laughing with a friend or family member? Chances are, you were feeling happy! Young readers can learn more about their feelings and why they matter with carefully leveled text.

Sometimes you just need to cry! Feeling sad is a normal part of life, and acknowledging your feelings is important. Young readers can learn more about what it means to feel sad and why their feelings matter with carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Yikes! What made that noise in your closet? If you've ever felt your heart beating fast and your palms sweating, chances are you were feeling scared! Find out what it means to feel scared and how to acknowledge your feelings. Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about their feelings and why they matter. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Do you ever get so frustrated that you want to yell? Sometimes things in life will make you mad, but how you deal with emotions is up to you. Find out what it means to feel angry and how to acknowledge your feelings. Young listeners will learn about their feelings and why they matter. Age-appropriate critical-thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

Anna is one busy girl! She plays soccer and takes piano lessons. She has homework and chores. Sometimes she feels stressed. How can she get everything done? Anna's parents show her several ways to deal with stress. When she tries them, she shrinks her stress and feels better!

Trying new foods is fun! Eating a variety of fruits, veggies, and other healthy selections helps you get the nutrients you need. How can you discover new foods you will like? And what are some different ways to prepare the new foods you find? This book introduces listeners to a variety of tasty ingredients and exotic new foods. Try new recipes with hands-on activities and a fun facts section.

What Is Breastfeeding? strives to educate children on the mystery of what exactly that mommy over there is doing with her breast out as well as include information about all the different ways babies can be fed. What Is Breastfeeding eliminates any shame and celebrates all mothers for making sure their babies are fed.

My Puppy Can Find Me is your child's first step on an exciting learning experience that will teach them what to do if they are lost or find themselves alone. By listening to this book with your children, the whole family will learn what to do if they are ever separated or missing. You'll also learn how the family dog can be of assistance during emergencies.

Dr. Cheryl Price Anderson addresses the need for gun safety for children. This audiobook teaches children how to protect themselves from guns. Children will enjoy listening and learning about gun safety.

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.

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.

Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog - it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time.

Our first book, Arnold: the Cute Little Pig with Personality, is about our pet pig named Arnold. He was full of personality and everyone loved him especially as he sang little "oink" songs. He had one major problem, he loved to eat and everyone loved to feed him. He learned that veggies and exercise was good for him, and that an occasional cookie was a real treat.

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.

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.

You can do anything even if you have Asperger's Syndrome! Nothing should stop you from living the life of your dreams! This short audiobook of poems inspires, motivates, and encourages all Aspies to achieve their full potential.

Smoking is a common problem. Many people have turned to it over years for one reason or another. However, smoking has serious consequences for you, your health, and your quality of life. On top of that, society as a whole has begun to turn against smoking and many cities and states have banned smoking in the workplace and/or public places such as restaurants. Quitting smoking has become a necessary achievement if you want to live a healthy and full life in our society.

This is both an assessment tool and an aid to probe into your dog's brain to see whether they may suffer from a cognitive impairment. This also provides some potential modifications surrounding how you can aid your canine companion.