Ocean State Libraries

"We've all seen it--the nose-picking habit starts as early as the toddler years, and no child is the exception. Young children pick their noses for a variety of reasons, from colds to allergies to curiosity or boredom. This board book for toddlers and preschoolers is the answer to the age-old question "How can I get my child not to pick, especially not in public?" With her trademark mix of gentle humor and kid-friendly support, the author helps guide...

"The president is suffering a strange allergic reaction. His life could be in danger! Jimmy Sniffles, the kid who knows noses, is shrunk down to microscopic size to sniff out the problem. Look out! Evil lurks within the presidential nostrils"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references.

"This informative title sheds light on a mystery of nature: how little brown bats, nature's insect eaters, are mysteriously dying in their caves during hibernation. Each chapter takes readers into the problems that plague this endangered member of our ecosystem, describing how teams of scientists examined how "white-nose syndrome," caused by a fungus called Pd, is infecting the brown bat population. Scientists have searched different caves and mines...

Discusses the sense of smell and how it affects the body.

Describes the different characteristics of animals noses and asks children to guess which animal the noses belong to.

Brief text describes the functions, parts, and care of the earsand nose.

"An exploration of animal noses, their various shapes and functions"--Provided by publisher.

"Sometimes when I play in the snow, my nose starts dripping. Sniff, sniff! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of runny noses. Learn how they happen, why runny noses are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions"--