Chickenpox (Head-To-Toe Health) [Library Binding]

Elaine Landau (Author)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 1–3—Chickenpox discusses the causes, symptoms, duration, sister disease shingles, and prevention through vaccination. Color photographs show children covered in bumps and blisters, and sidebars have captions such as "Can you catch chickenpox from a chicken?" The book will satisfy researchers as well as those with a personal interest in the virus. The second title explores what it is like to have food allergies, including symptoms and reactions. The chapters "It Was Just a Bite" and "Is It a Food Allergy?" will be of high interest. Theories about why some people get food allergies are discussed, as is allergy testing and living safely. Color photographs appear throughout. One shows the results of a skin prick test and another, a break out of hives. An explanation about the role of the immune system and the production of antibodies is accompanied by an illustration demonstrating mast cells releasing histamine. These well-organized, informative books have "Find Out More" sections and excellent indexes.—Christine Johanson, District Elementary School, Mahopac, NY
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Benchmark Books (NY) (September 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761434984
• ISBN-13: 978-0761434986
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,702,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a children's book author and writing coach who loves both children and books. I've never been much of a fiction fan, I've spent my time both reading and writing nonfiction. I live in tropical Miami with my husband and son who are nonfiction lovers as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Offering definitions, reviews of symptoms and treatments, and how to live with illness, May 22, 2010

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This review is from: Chickenpox (Head-To-Toe Health) (Library Binding)

These fine 'Head to Toe Health' titles are top picks for any elementary-level health library, each featuring 32 pages of information including an index, glossary, bibliography and more. Contemporary color photos accompany CHICKENPOX and FOOD ALLERGIES, each offering definitions, reviews of symptoms and treatments, and how to live with illness. Any library where health studies is included will find these winners.