All About Asthma [Library Binding]

William Ostrow (Author), Vivian Ostrow (Author), Blanche Sims (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1989 | Age Level: 8 and up

The young narrator describes life as an asthmatic, explaining causes and symptoms of asthma, and discussing ways to control the disorder to lead a normal life.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-- Using his own experiences as illustrations, a young boy gives a clear and thorough picture of living with asthma. The text is well organized; chapters cover what asthma is and isn't, how its causes are determined, how it is treated, and, most importantly, how to manage it. The emphasis is upbeat and positive; great care is taken to portray asthmatics as ordinary individuals who can lead normal lives. The book ends with a nice touch; William promises to write to any young asthma sufferer who needs to talk to someone. Sims' cheery turquoise and gray watercolors add humorous touches throughout; asthma is portrayed as a shaggy black fuzzball with big eyes and snaggly teeth. This is the best treatment of the subject currently available. Alvin Silverstein's Itch, Sniffle, and Sneeze (Four Winds, 1978; o.p.) covers a variety of allergies. --Lucy Young Clem, Evansville Vanderburgh County Public Library, IN
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About the Author

Ostrow is an Albert Whitman author. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 39 pages
• Publisher: Concept Books (November 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807502766
• ISBN-13: 978-0807502761
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,373,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)