therapeutic use

"In [this book], students will learn breathing exercises and mindful movements. Readers are provided with . . . exercises, tips, and activities to better manage their thoughts and feelings. The book is written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and with a lower level of complexity and considerate text to help struggling readers"--Provided by publisher.

This is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden, kitchen, and home apothecary. Both informative and accessible, it covers how to plan your garden...essential information on seed propagation, soil quality, and holistic gardening practices...30 detailed profiles of must-know plants...and 70 recipes for teas, tinctures, oils, salves, syrups, and more.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through gardening. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing focus and practicing mindfulness in nature"--Provided by publisher.

"Everyone feels sad, scared, or lonely from time to time. Therapy dogs comfort people who need it. Learn all about these heroic dogs"--Provided by publisher.

Contains illustrations of stones and metals believed to have healing properties, each listing its crystal system, chemistry, hardness, source, chakra, zodiac signs, and conditions with which it is associated, followed by a discussion of how to it used; grouped by color.

"Doug the Pug is a charming little baggy dog. Here, he shares his busy life as a working dog"--Back cover.

"As a puppy, Stella was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out dangerous chemicals and help her handler keep people safe. During a routine security inspection, Stella misses the scent of an explosive. The sound of the blast is loud and scary. Unable to go back to work because of her anxiety, Stella is retired as a working dog. A young girl named Cloe wants to adopt Stella, the beagle smells a strange chemical inside Cloe's body, a scent that surges just before the girl has a seizure. Stella's nose makes the connection, but how can Stella warn her new family"--OCLC.

This book introduces readers to animals in military medicine, including therapy animals that help stressed soldiers and service animals that help veterans who became disabled in combat. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

"Augie the Therapy Doggie is no ordinary dog. Ever since he was a puppy, he knew he wanted to help humans. After a year of training, his patience and hard work pay off, and he becomes a Certified Therapy Dog! Whether he's at a care home visiting older humans or at a school listening to little humans read stories, his favorite thing to do is make people feel warm and fuzzy inside." -- Amazon.com.

"Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. All she wants is someone to love--and to love her back. Someone who won't disappear on her like her dad did. Someone who'll make her new stepfather's house feel like home. Christmas morning, Grace springs out of bed hopeful that her dreams are about to come true. But the present that awaits her isn't soft and furry. It doesn't have padded paws. And instead of a dark, wet nose, there's a flat, pink nose instead. It's not a puppy at all--it's a PIG. Grace tries to make the best of the situation. She names the pig Bernard and dutifully learns how to care for him. But spending time with him is nothing like being with a dog . . . when a good friend lands in the hospital, Grace discovers that Bernard might have a special talent for making sick people feel better and that his calling might be as a certified therapy animal . . . can Grace convince her skeptical family to get on board? Or will she and Bernard both end up out in the cold?"--Publisher.