Healthy Choices

Sleeping is something every human on Earth does, but why do we need to do it? Readers discover the answer in this accessible guide to the importance of sleep. Engaging color photographs and achievable text present the stages of sleep, the consequences of not getting enough sleep, and the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep each night. Glossary terms help readers navigate and process new concepts. Age-appropriate language makes this essential material easy to comprehend, giving readers a full understanding of this key ingredient to a healthy life.

Food is important for all humans to survive. However, not all food helps keep people healthy. This guide to healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates, helps young readers make informed decisions about their food choices. Through colorful photographs and easy-to-read text, beginning readers learn the benefits of different foods and food groups. They'll discover the health problems associated with too much of specific foods. The age-appropriate tone and carefully presented text helps readers develop a healthy relationship with food and eating, instilling in them the importance of eating a balanced diet and enjoying fueling their body.

Dentists help keep our teeth clean and healthy, which helps our entire body function better. Early learners discover the reasons people visit a dentist and the importance of forming the habit of visiting one for regular checkups. Using age-appropriate text and corresponding full-color photographs, young readers learn about the procedures involved in a visit to the dentist and dental problems that a dentist can fix. Going to the dentist can be a source of anxiety for young children, but this accessible guide helps take the fear out of this essential healthy habit.

Being active is an important part of healthy living, and there are many ways to do so. Some examples include running, playing sports, or riding a bike. This guide to staying active gives kids the tools they need to form exercise and physical activity into lifelong habits. Full-color photographs illustrate examples of exercise. Age-appropriate language familiarizes readers with each activity. Readers will learn important facts about the benefits of exercising regularly. Beginning readers will feel encouraged and motivated to make exercise and activity a key part of their life.

When we have aches and pains or a fever, we most likely want a doctor to help us know what's wrong. However, it's important to see a doctor even when we aren't sick. This volume explores the instances when we may need to see a doctor, including once a year for a checkup, during sicknesses, and if we become injured. Using full-color photographs and accessible language, beginning readers understand how doctors can help people live healthier lives. The gentle, informative tone takes the fear and uncertainty out of a visit to the doctor's office.

Every day, people play outside and go online to interact with others all over the world. It's important to understand ways that people can stay safe in both situations. This book uses full-color photographs and corresponding informative text to educate young readers about the importance of safety in different spaces. It explores steps kids can take to ensure their safety in these environments and favors facts over scare tactics. Beginning readers are able to better understand how to approach activities online and outside in a way that allows them to have fun while still staying safe.