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Articles	Help Students Breathe Easier: Asthma Resources on the Net This Education World curriculum article was written for teachers and covers the importance of creating a safe school environment for asthmatic students. Lice Have Never Been Such Fun! In Alexander Graham Bell: An Inventive Life (Kids Can Press), author Elizabeth McLeod uses many primary source materials to create a new biography with a different kind of ring to it! Brief passages of text tell the basic facts, while a liberal sprinkling of sidebars and illustrations fills in the details. Equal time is given to the scientific genius and the compassionate teacher and family man. Included: Links to Bell resources on the World Wide Web. Monkey See, Monkey Do: An Animal Exercise Book for You Young children will love the movement exercises that accompany each animal rhyme in this new book from Millbrook Press. Add Three New Books to Your "Nutrition" Plan (and Stir)! Three hot new books explore the language, science, math, and citizenship of nutrition. (Recipes included!) Smoking Stinks!! A new book makes a big "stink" about smoking! The book is sure to entertain kids while sending out a clear anti-smoking message. Dad's Book Explains HIV to His Young Daughter A new book from Fairview Press explains everything kids need to know about HIV/AIDS. With the help of beautiful illustrations, My Dad Has HIV tells the facts and dispels the fears surrounding the virus that causes AIDS. Backpacks = Backaches for Some Kids A recent study by doctors at Johns Hopkins University shows the importance of having the right back pack for your child. Also included, a set of math lesson plan activities about back packs.
Reviews	Teenage Health Interactive Network The Teenage Health Interactive Network (THINK) is a site designed to give teenagers a place to explore health issues and discuss what they think about a variety of health-related topics. (Grades: 6-12) Kidsource Online Kidsource Online is an excellent resource for news and information on children’s health, education, and safety. Included are articles, newsletters, forums, book and software reviews, and more. Yo, It's Time For Braces Wearing orthodontic braces is a common experience for young people. Even so, a sort of mystery enshrouds it. Kids often don't know what to expect when faced with the prospect of getting braces. Here's a site that can teach young people everything they need to know about braces, presented in a fun optimistic format. (Grades: 3-9) Healthykids.com Healthykids.com is the online version of Healthykids Magazine and includes articles from the print version as well as a collection of discussion groups and chat rooms covering a wide variety of topics related to raising healthy, happy, well-adjusted kids. No Cavities Club The No Cavities Club is a site dedicated to healthy teeth. Dr. Bunny teaches children about oral hygiene with interactive games, stories, and art projects. (Grades: K-5) American Academy of Pediatrics Be sure to check out the You and Your Family section for a great list of family health resources. Children With Diabetes From the American Diabetes Association, this Web site offers educators information about children with diabetes. Kid's Health This is a collection of information and resources for children, parents and health professionals on a wide variety of children's health issues. Kid's Food Cyber Club The Kids Food Cyber Club was designed to teach third-grade to fifth-grade children about food, nutrition and health. The site has sections for parents, teachers and students. (Grades: 3-5) Bandaids and Blackboards The intent of this site is to sensitize children to what it's like to grow up with a medical problem. (Grades: 6-12) Prevention Yellow Pages A worldwide directory of information for helping children. (Grades: 6-12)
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Related Links	Family Health Here you'll find articles and information to help your family live the healthiest lives they can. Dr. Paula.com Free Online Pediatric Advice Health Finder.com A useful site with resources on a wide variety of health topics including special section on child and adolescent health. Bright Futures The goal of Bright Futures is to respond to current and emerging preventive and health promotion needs of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities. Bright Futures guidelines, and the Bright Futures web site have been designed to meet these needs. Healthtouch® Online A resource that brings together valuable information from trusted health organizations. Health and Safety Programs The Health and Welfare Department of the National PTA focuses on such issues as: Violence Prevention, Critical TV Viewing Skills, Environmental Awareness, HIV/AIDS Education, Raising Alcohol and Drug Free Children, Self Esteem in Children, School Bus Safety, and more. Wizzy Interviews Doctor Marc Grossman About 3D Exercises For The Eyes Is 3D viewing actually good for the eyes? Find out here. The Eye and How We See From Prevent Blindness America This site provides information on vision and the eye. The site's Eye Tests for Children can be printed and shared with parents or guardians Ed's Asthma Track Designed for parents of children with asthma.