Ancient civilizations developed advanced medical techniques and devices that helped to improve and extend people's lives. Uncover the innovation and ingenuity of ancient medical technology and learn how it laid the groundwork for modern medicine.

A wonderous exploration of all the amazing things we can do with our hands ­– perfectly pitched for the youngest of readers.With his accessible graphic illustrations, artist/designer Néjib takes us on a tour of the many things we can do with our hands. From saying hello to waving goodbye; from walking the dog to catching a ball; from sowing seeds or playing the piano to juggling balls or picking your nose; this delightful book is a celebration...

An informative and project-filled book for middle graders to explore the meaning and history behind LGBTQ rights movements, including biographies of key figures in gender and gay/lesbian history, the context behind today's transgender "bathroom wars" and dozens of activities and research ideas for perspectives and further learning. What does it mean to think of gender as being a range instead of being simply male or female? In Gender Identity: Beyond...

Discover the extraordinary world of viruses, from their creation and transmission to what we can do to stop them, in this science-based resource for kids 8 to 12. If we didn't know it before, we certainly know it now: Viruses can be powerful-so powerful, in fact, that they can hold the world in their grip for months at a time. But what exactly is a virus? Where do they come from and what do they do to our bodies? How do they spread, and what can we...

The arctic explorer's classic text on the benefits of an all-meat diet chronicles his experiences and clinical studies of Inuit food habits. Arctic explorer and anthropologist Vilhjalmur Stefansson spent years living with indigenous Inuit and Eskimo people. He noted their general healthiness (and good teeth), and an absence of many of the diseases that plagued western cultures, such as scurvy, heart disease, and diabetes. Observing their dietary...

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

Meningitis make it a difficult disease to understand. But the more you know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of meningitis, the better equipped you are to understand this disease. Clear, concise information breaks down down the disease, the experience of having it, or relating to someone who has meningitis. Be inspired by true stories from youths who have experienced meningitis in their own lives and how they fought this disease.

Diabetes may be a familiar word, although you may not understand the disease or its two different types. But the more you know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diabetes, the better equipped you will be to understand this disease. Clear, concise information breaks down the disease and the experience of having it, or relating to someone who has it. Be inspired by true stories from youths who have experienced diabetes in their own lives and...

Everything a young reader needs to know about pink eye: what it is, how it happens, what the symptoms are, and how it is treated. The text also presents real-life stories of kids who experience pink eye.

Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic. You can feel it coming on-that terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body's way of sending you a message you can't miss, like you've brushed up against poison ivy or lice have...