Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA) books

Adorable Mexican child learning to count and enjoy nature, misses Mexico but finds a sense of belonging in beautiful...  Read More >>

With enchanting and beautifully illustrated whimsical characters from around the world, Catherine A. Haala's book...  Read More >>

Expanding on I Am a Feeling Body: Body Awareness and Mindfulness for Children and building on breathing as the third...  Read More >>

Many kids play table tennis for fun, but they can also train for competition! Readers will learn about different...  Read More >>

The polarized perspectives surrounding the powers of the Supreme Court have resulted in discourse about the Court...  Read More >>

The body couldn't move or work without the brain. It couldn't live without a beating heart. The lungs are super...  Read More >>

What rights should students have in school? This question has led to impassioned debates for decades. Today, issues...  Read More >>

With 27 out of 50 American states having the death penalty in place, a lingering debate remains regarding its morality:...  Read More >>

Although eating food is something we all have in common, the foods we eat differ for many reasons. Health concerns...  Read More >>

From robot doctors to improved diagnostic tools and even bionic body parts, artificial intelligence is shaping the...  Read More >>

Vets, short for veterinarians, are health helpers for our pets! Many communities have several vets, and some even...  Read More >>

Not everyone has allergies. However, in the United States, more than one-quarter of people under 18 years old have...  Read More >>

Being healthy is an important part of everybody's lives--even your pets! Fortunately, there are many professional...  Read More >>

Talking and communicating with others can be difficult for some, but there are many health care professionals trained...  Read More >>

Some people get nervous when you mention going to the dentist, but there's no need to worry. Dentists are trained...  Read More >>

What kind of workers will you find in a hospital? There are many doctors and nurses who attend to patients. Special...  Read More >>

Social anxiety can be debilitating, but it is possible to find strategies to cope with it. Many of these strategies...  Read More >>

The books included in this extended set are perfect guides for teens in need. Each book offers comprehensive advice...  Read More >>

Teenagers need at least 8 hours of sleep each night--often more, depending on the individual. Why is sleep so important,...  Read More >>

As social media has evolved throughout the 21st century, each generation of young people has had to find their own...  Read More >>

Today's teens face many issues that are unique to their generation--from understanding artificial intelligence to...  Read More >>

Basketball is often one of the first sports kids are introduced to, played in neighborhoods everywhere. This book...  Read More >>

Skateboarding is a fun activity for all kids. Some of them even go on to compete in the sport! Readers will learn...  Read More >>

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on a college campus, sending shockwaves through the nation....  Read More >>

Hockey is a high-energy sport that's especially popular in colder climates, such as Canada and parts of the United...  Read More >>