For Grades
1 through 3:
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JP FRASER
I.Q. Gets Fit by Mary Ann Fraser
I.Q., the class pet mouse, tries to win a gold ribbon in the School Fitness Challenge. |
JP KELLEY
School Lunch by True Kelley
When Harriet, the health-conscious cook at Lincoln School, goes on a much-needed vacation, the staff and students send her letters complaining about her replacements and their outlandish meals, and try to persuade her to return. |
JE WELLS
The Germ Busters by Rosemary Wells
When Yoko and her classmates become sick, Mrs. Jenkins comes up with a great idea to identify who might be responsible for spreading germs.
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JE 613.2 GREEN
Fruits by Emily K. Green
Provides you with a basic introduction on the health benefits of eating fruits. |
JE 613.2 LEEDY
The Edible Pyramid by Loreen Leedy
Recently revised to reflect the updated food pyramid. |
JE 613.4 SALZMANN
Keeping Your Body Clean by Mary Elizabeth Salzmann
It is important to keep our bodies clean and wear clean clothes.
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JE 613.71 VOGEL
Let’s Exercise by Elizabeth Vogel
A boy describes ways of exercising every day and explains the benefits of physical fitness.
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JE 613.79 SALZMANN
Getting Enough Sleep by Mary Elizabeth Salzmann
Explains why you need to get enough sleep.
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JE VC HAPPY
JE DVD HAPPY
Happy,Healthy Monsters by Sesame Workshop
Join Grover, Elmo, and Zoe as they learn to eat healthy foods and exercise. |
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J 613.7 MILLER
The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, and Feeling Great for Monsters and Kids!
by Edward Miller |
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J DVD 613.0432 ALL
JVC 613.0432 ALL
All About Health & Hygiene
This program will explore how and why people get sick, and what they can do to help keep themselves strong and healthy.
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J/ 613.2 GREGSON
Healthy Eating by Susan R. Gregson
Discusses how different foods are used in our bodies and how to make healthy eating a part of one’s lifestyle.
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J/ 613.7046 SILAS
Yoga by Elizabeth Silas and Diane Goodney
Learn how Yoga is more than just stretching and bending your limbs — it is also about exercising your mind. Be challenged by poses such as Mountain and Warrior, and improve your self-confidence with step-by-step instructions and illustrations.
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J PARENT 613.2083 WALKER
Eat, Play, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids by W. Allan Walker with Courtney Humphries
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JE DVD 613.7042 WEE
Wee Exercise: Fit from the Start to be Smart!
You are baby’s developmental coach making the most of your playtime together.
Four different programs emphasize the motor skills necessary for head control, trunk and upper body strength, rolling and sitting, crawling and walking.
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On The Web: |
Kids Health
Kids Health has accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, medical conditions, and the latest treatments. Plus health games, How the Body Works, animations, and more for kids..
For links to other quality web sites, click here to check out the ALA's Great Websites for Kids. |
Compiled by Children's Services
Santa Clara County Library
2006
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