Ocean State Libraries

"Playful text and cozy illustrations explore the unavoidable stages of dealing with a cold."--

Describes the history, causes, prevention, and treatment of the common cold and flu, as well as the effects on people and society.

Describes how our bodies use their resources to fight off infections such as colds and sore throats. Includes activities illustrating how germs spread and how the body reacts to colds.

Explains what happens to the body when one has a cold, such as having a fever, sneezing, and coughing. Includes projects.

"Introduces readers to the common cold, its symptoms, treatments, and prevention"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at how germs can spread such diseases as the common cold by following the journey of the germs that fly out of a boy's mouth when he sneezes in class without using a tissue, showing how colds spread or not depending on hygiene practices.

"In friendly, simple text, the most "common" virus, rhino virus (the common cold) explains how viruses work and spread to young children"--

"This title examines viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa with a focus on rhinoviruses and coronaviruses from how they infect the body and cause colds and are spread from person-to-person, the body's immune response, to symptoms and treatment, and when to see a doctor. Secondary complications are also covered. A list of healthy habits is included to help readers combat disease"--

"Follow the everyday adventures of brother and sister Ben and Jam, and their interactive friends Square Bear and Jiffy as they explore the world around them. Each KIDWOW book features mind-popping "look through" panels that help to reveal the hidden world around us, while the entertaining self-contained story brings science to life, and is perfect for sharing at home or in an early years setting. In Catch a Cold, Ben has a runny nose, and Jiffy can't...