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[2019]
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Being placed into foster care can be a confusing experience for children. They might not understand why their parents can't care for them, and they may have trouble adjusting to life with a new family. This book shows readers what they might expect when entering foster care. The age-appropriate text provides guidance for dealing with the many emotions that come with a major life event such as meeting a new foster family. The book also touches on what...
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[2020]
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"In a time of increasing political and social tensions, students are sure to find themselves in complicated ethical situations. What happens if someone they know and love is racist? This book introduces readers to the concepts of prejudice and racism and gives them guidance on how to deal with these concepts in daily life. Readers will learn how to show their support for equality by celebrating diversity and standing up for what they believe in. This...
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[2020]
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"Going to the dentist is stressful for many kids. What if you have a cavity? Will it hurt? Will it cost a lot of money? While it's perfectly normal to feel anxious about going, there's nothing to worry about. Dentists and dental hygienists work hard to keep your teeth healthy and strong. In this book, readers will learn why it's so important to go to the dentist regularly and keep up with their dental hygiene at home. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate...
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[2020]
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"Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia in the world. In 2019, about 5.8 million Americans were living with this disease. Alzheimer's is often called a "family disease" because watching a loved one's health decline can affect the entire family. Understanding this situation can be especially difficult for children. Why doesn't grandma remember my name? Why did grandpa have to move into a care home? This book will help young readers...
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[2020]
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Having and taking care of a pet is a special part of life. Pets often bring us joy when we're happy and comfort when we're sad. Unfortunately, no matter how well we take care of our pets, like all living things, they'll eventually die. The death of a pet hurts, but it's something all pet owners experience. This book offers gentle explanations of tough concepts such as euthanasia and cremation to help a child understand a pet's passing. It also discusses...
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2020.
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"Everyone on Earth is different. Kids who have someone in their family with Down syndrome might wonder about their family member's unique differences. This title will help children who have questions about Down syndrome. What is it and how is their family member different? How can young readers respond to questions from their own friends about their family member? The age-appropriate text and full-color photographs presented in this sensitively written...
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[2020]
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"According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 5 percent of the world's population has disabling hearing loss. Some people's hearing loss is mild. They can communicate through spoken language and may use a hearing aid. Some people have profound hearing loss, which most people refer to as being deaf. In this book, readers will learn the causes of deafness and the different ways in which deaf people communicate. Full-color photographs...
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