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The disease book

a kid's guide
1997
Discusses the causes, symptoms, effects, and treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders arranged under such categories as "Disorders of the Lungs," "Mental Illness," and "Disorders of the Digestive System.".

Taking my cat to the vet

1988
Ben takes his cat Willa to the veterinarian, watches the medical examination, and hears about various health problems his cat might encounter in the future.

Acne

2004
Provides information about acne, explaining what it is and its causes, and discussing its different types and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, alternative and complementary treatments, the challenges of living with acne, and ongoing scientific study of the skin disease.

Ears

injury, illness and health
2003
Presents an introduction to the ears, explaining what they are, how they work, and their function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries that can affect ears; and offers advice on how to keep the ears healthy.

Brain

injury, illness and health
2003
Presents an introduction to the brain, explaining what it is, how it works, and its function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries that can affect the brain; and offers advice on how to keep the brain healthy.

When the brain dies first

2000
Examines the functioning of the human brain, various causes that impede its proper functioning, and research into prevention and treatment of brain injuries and disorders.

The muscular system

1994
Describes various types of muscles and how they function. Discusses diseases and disorders of the muscular system.

The musculoskeletal system

1993
An examination of the musculoskeletal system, including its structure, functions, and disorders.

I know someone with a visual impairment

2011
Introduces readers to what visual impairments are, how they affect people, and what they can do to be a good friend to someone living with a visual impairment.

What is an asthma attack?

respiration
2011
Shows readers how our respiratory system works.

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