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The hospital has lots of doctors and nurses who can help you. Do you know what they do? Learn more about how the hospital takes care of you! Learn more about how the hospital takes care of you! Lively, carefully leveled text, age-appropriate critical thinking questions, and colorful photos help young readers learn about healthy habits.
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Slips, Trips and Fractured Hips has been written for people caring for older friends and relatives; children caring for elderly parents, for spouses, for older people wanting to keep themselves that bit safer and for anyone working with or caring for older people. It is designed to help you take measures to prevent life-threatening injuries and help you plan, prepare and avoid mishap. It will also equip you with the necessary skills should an accident...
63) Supervivencia
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¿Estás cansado de llevar mochilas extensas a los viajes de campamento en el desierto? ¿Tienes miedo de morir de hambre? ¿Evita visitar el desierto porque cree que se perderá y pasará hambre? ¿Quieres aprender a comer en el desierto? ¿Quieres aprender habilidades primitivas pero extremadamente útiles, como buscar comida, cazar y recolectar? ¿Quieres formar una conexión física y espiritual con la madre naturaleza? ¿Está interesado en el...
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In this important nonfiction book, young readers take a trip back in time to learn the differences between nursing in the past and nursing today. Along with a history of nursing, readers will learn about Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton and the development of the Red Cross, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, midwives, and all the responsibilites that come along with this admirable career. Intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and appealing images...
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Doctors are an important part of the community. Readers will discover the impact and importance of doctors in this interesting book that uses examples of physicals, surgeons, and medical tools from the past to show the differences and similarities between medicinal practices throughout the years. Through appealing images and fascinating facts, readers learn about medical school, pediatricians, and people who made big impacts on the medical field,...
66) Ambulances
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"A person needs to get a hospital quick! What vehicle can get them there fast? An ambulance! Ambulances carry the equipment needed to help people in an emergency. Young readers will find out about ambulances, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--
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Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Poison Ivy Makes Me Itch offers answers to their most compelling questions about poison ivy and the rash it causes. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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How to survive everything from hurricanes and wildfires to earthquakes and tsunamis, from the editors of Outdoor Life.
From basic precautions like knowing how to use a fire extinguisher to emergencies like riding out an avalanche, this comprehensive collection of practical advice prepares you to protect yourself, your home, and your family in a wide variety of situations. Included are sections on:
The Essential: Get ready with the right emergency...
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Developed to help Navy SEAL trainees meet the rigorous demands of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, this comprehensive guide covers all the basics of physical well-being as well as advice for the specific challenges encountered in extreme conditions and mission-related activities. With a special emphasis on physical fitness, everyone will benefit from these tried and true methods of honing your body for peak physical condition.
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70) Pregnancy Diet Cookbook: Nourishing Both You and Your Baby a Comprehensive Guide to Wholesome and De
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In the miraculous journey of pregnancy, nourishment becomes paramount, and the "Pregnancy Diet Cookbook" emerges as a trusted companion, guiding expectant mothers on a culinary expedition that celebrates health, flavor, and the well-being of both mother and baby. Authored by a seasoned nutritionist and a culinary expert, this cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes; it's a comprehensive guide to optimizing nutrition during the transformative...
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This comprehensive guide features holistic medicines, salves, and ointments for treating a broad range of ailments and injuries during a crisis.
When disaster strikes and you lose all access to doctors, hospitals and pharmacies, natural medicine will be your family's best hope for survival. With easy-to-read herbal charts, a breakdown of essential oils, tips for stockpiling natural medicines and step-by-step instructions for creating your own elixirs,...
72) Your Homemade Hand Sanitizer - Learn How to Make Your Own Natural Hand Sanitizer to Eliminate Viruse
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You Are About To Learn How To Make Your Very Own Hand-Sanitizers, With Or Without Alcohol To Help You Keep Off Viruses, Like Covid-19, At Bay!Hand sanitizers are without doubt one of the hottest selling commodity all over the world especially in the wake of covid-19 pandemic that has seen the masses desperately seek hand sanitizers to sanitize their hands to help reduce spread of the coronavirus (as recommended by the health authorities like CDC and...
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Did you know that rats can be heroes? In the southern African nation of Mozambique, these amazing rats (which are the size of a small house cat) have helped clear landmines. And that's just one of the incredible stories in this book.
Award-winning author Sandra Markle has collected wonderful true stories about animals that have rescued humans-and other animals. With fabulous photographs of the featured animals, this book is sure to appeal to animal...
74) James Madison
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This book introduces readers to the life of our country's second president, John Adams, who helped create the United States as we know it today. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common...
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WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE AN OPERATION IN JULY AND OTHER LIFESAVING ADVICE!
"This book offers practical advice about how to keep yourself free from harm and error in hospitals, and how to assert yourself in cases such as getting stuck with a bad roommate or a rude doctor. Includes chapters on taking children to the hospital and how to be prepared before an emergency." - The Wall Street Journal
Hospital Survival Guide is the essential patient handbook...
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Explore the exciting history of medicine from trepanning, germ theory, antibiotics and vaccines, to organ transplants and 3-D printing! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped medical advancement. Table of contents, diagram, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of...
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"The Campus Guardian: A Safety and Self-Protection Handbook for Women in College and University Settings" is not just a book about teaching physical protection techniques; it goes beyond the rudimentary self-defense techniques commonly associated with personal safety guides.
While physical techniques are undoubtedly an essential component, we stress the importance of proactive measures such as:· risk assessment· assertive communication· cultivating...
78) Search & Rescue
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This title introduces readers to the job of search and rescue. A short history of the profession is included, and various search and rescue jobs are examined such as air-sea, mountain, cave, flood, urban, wilderness, and canine. Education and training needed to become a search and rescue team member is covered, such as programs at the National Association for Search and Rescue and Community Emergency Response Team programs. Xtreme facts provide additional...
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• Proven topic: Nearly 6,000 copies of the author's Outdoor Medicine quick guide have sold
• Put your mind at ease with medical guidance from an expert
• Not intimidating: easy-to-understand instructions that help you assess each situation and decide how to proceed
• Information organized by type of injury to quickly find what you need to know
• Concise descriptions of diagnosis, treatment options, and evacuation strategies during backcountry...
80) Our Fire Station
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A fire station helps keep our community safe. Community helpers work hard to keep a fire station running smoothly. Readers will learn about who works at a fire station, what the workers do, and what makes a fire station special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about fire stations in the community.