hygiene

Brushing our teeth, taking showers or baths, and washing our hands are some of the important ways we keep clean. Why do we have to do these things? Readers find out for themselves in this age-appropriate resource for questions about personal hygiene. Fun facts are presented about why keeping clean is an essential part of staying healthy, and this information is presented in simple sentences that feature accessible language for independent reading. In addition, readers discover a variety of relatable situations and delightful illustrations that are carefully paired with the text.

Tina buys what she believes to be the perfect pair of socks and vows never to take them off, but they get so smelly her friends at school decide to take action.

In humorous, rhyming text, the young reader learns all about the bad hygiene habits of zombies.

Join Baby Shark, Mama Shark, Daddy Shark, and more underwater friends as they practice washing their hands.

This title examines efforts to maintain the functions of daily life while isolating and social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay at home orders, school closings, working and shopping from home, distance learning, and family events are covered, as are the mental and physical health challenges and the economic impacts of isolated life.

We can't see bacteria, but it is everywhere - in the air, in the ground, on our hands, even in our bodies. These microscopic single-celled organisms have inhabited earth far longer than humankind and live in almost all the habitats the planet provides. The study of bacteria provides fascinating insight into early history and has an endless depth of knowledge to be discovered.

Viruses are behind many types of illness, from mild colds to severe diseases like acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Even COVID-19 itself is mild for some and severe for others. Viruses have been found all over the Earth. Researchers estimate that they are ten times more common than bacteria. These tiny germs, that are not even a cell themselves, invade other organisms and are an unavoidable part of our lives.

"Yuck, germs! Germs can make us sick. How do we stay healthy? With engaging text and colorful photos, readers find out how to keep the germs away. Stop the Germs! includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly internet sites, and an index"--.

It is easy to be grossed out by fungi or worry about its impact on our health. While both are valid concerns, fungi and mold are actually important to our everyday lives. Like bacteria, fungi exist almost everywhere on the planet. They are hardy organisms the thrive in places you might not expect. Also like bacteria, they are essential in the breakdown of dead and decaying matter. One important group of fungi that does this is known as saprophytes. These fungi use decaying matter for nourishment, and without them breaking down organic matter throughout the environment, life on Earth would be quite different. Without fungi, the world we know could not exist.

With a focus on germs, this title discusses the importance of keeping clean, brushing teeth and stopping the spread of germs when you are sick.