asthma

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My life with asthma

2023
"Meet Tayla! She loves to dance. She also has asthma. Tayla is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"--Provided by publisher.

Understanding asthma

Examines the science of asthma, including what causes asthma, what happens in an asthma attack, and what people can do to treat and manage asthma. Includes a glossary.

Dust

2023
When a boy with a terrible secret moves to town there is a sudden increase in dust storms, and asthmatic Avalyn theorizes the storms are linked to his emotions and tries to help as she struggles to breathe.
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This is not a drill

Told through text messages, this timely story explores the real dangers kids face with humor, insight, and a ton of heart. Ava is having a really bad day. Her parents are getting divorced. She just had a big argument with her two best friends. And she forgot to charge her phone? again. To top it all off, while she is hiding out in the bathroom over lunch, the alarm goes off for a lockdown drill.

Grim Tuesday

2018
Seventh-grader Arthur Penhaligon returns to the parallel universe known as the House to fight his latest enemy, Grim Tuesday, whose greed threatens to destroy both the House and the Earth.

Handling asthma

"This book explores asthma and how people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how asthma affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available"--Provided by publisher.

Family guide to asthma and allergies

1997
Shows how to manage asthma and allergies and lead an active, healthy life. Explains how to identify and avoid asthma and allergy triggers at home and at school and work. Examines treatment options available.

The science of the lungs and respiratory system

2018
Each breath we take demonstrates the marvel of the human lungs and respiratory system. This accessible book gives inquisitive readers an inside look at this essential bodily function.

What happens when someone has asthma?

"An asthma attack can be a frightening thing to experience or to witness, but knowing the facts about asthma can help people prepare themselves as thoroughly as possible. These facts include detailed information about what causes asthma and what can be done to treat it, which readers learn through exploring detailed main text, sidebars, and graphic organizers"--Provided by publisher.

Breathing soccer

Lisa, a young girl who suffers from asthma, finds inspiration in the performance of Olympic rower Silken Laumann and trains hard to overcome her condition and be a great soccer player.

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