Ocean State Libraries

"According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 5 percent of the world's population has disabling hearing loss. Some people's hearing loss is mild. They can communicate through spoken language and may use a hearing aid. Some people have profound hearing loss, which most people refer to as being deaf. In this book, readers will learn the causes of deafness and the different ways in which deaf people communicate. Full-color photographs...

"Going to the dentist is stressful for many kids. What if you have a cavity? Will it hurt? Will it cost a lot of money? While it's perfectly normal to feel anxious about going, there's nothing to worry about. Dentists and dental hygienists work hard to keep your teeth healthy and strong. In this book, readers will learn why it's so important to go to the dentist regularly and keep up with their dental hygiene at home. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate...

"Children are taught from a young age that drugs and alcohol are bad. This informative book explores the reasons why. Using accessible language and full-color images, this text explains what drugs are and what they do to your body. Readers will learn that some types of drugs, such as medicines, are helpful, but can be dangerous when used inappropriately. Tough topics such as addiction and dealing with friends and relatives who may have drug problems...

"Families come in all sizes, and having a single parent is nothing unusual. This book looks at what life is like for a child living with a single parent. It touches briefly on the circumstances that may cause a child to have a single parent, including divorce, an unmarried parent, and the death of a parent. The age-appropriate text explores questions children may have when living with a single parent and offers guidance about how to talk about their...

"Eventually, most people need to visit or stay in a hospital. This can be a scary event, especially for children and people who've never been in a hospital. This guidance title shows readers what goes on in a hospital, the people who work there, and most importantly, what will happen if and when they need to go to a hospital. The photographs in this volume were specifically selected to help young readers comprehend and feel comfortable reading about...

"Helps readers understand what they might expect during and after a funeral, and introduces places, such as the cemetery, and objects, such as a coffin, that may be seen at a funeral."--

"Learn what it is like to be in a blended family."--

"Leo is struggling with a lot of emotions after the loss of a loved one. He feels scared, sad, angry, lonely, and confused. While at equine therapy for Cerebral palsy, he learns to share feelings in safe places. Children will learn to name, understand, and respond to emotions. Learn to trust others with your true self and live with the authenticity of a Real MVP Kid!" --