Ages 11 to 13

Inspire Citizens Collection: Young Learners’ Guide to Good Health and Well-being This collection empowers readers ages 11 to 13 to explore the essentials of physical health, mental wellness, and self-care. With a diverse selection of books, this...

The human brain is an amazing organ. It helps you to sleep and dream, as well as controls everything you do. Your brain allows you to learn about and explore the world. Look inside to uncover fascinating facts and strange stories about sleep and our...

Many people enjoy soft drinks with dinner or at a movie or sporting event. However, it's important to know what's in these beverages and how those ingredients can affect your body. Readers find out the facts about soft drinks in this informative guide to...

GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are one of the hottest topics in food science and nutrition today. Are they unhealthy? Are they helpful? Readers explore this complex topic with the help of balanced text that allows them to see the facts behind...

Fourteen-year-old Max Howarth is living with anorexia. With the help of his therapist and his supportive, but flawed, family, he's trying his best to maintain his health. But things spiral out of control, and his eating disorder threatens to isolate him...

Mind Like Mine is a stigma-busting collection of biographies of some of the great people from history who have lived with mental health conditions.*2023 Notable Social Studies Trade Book*Did you know Charles Darwin experienced...

A young readers adaptation of Steven Johnson's Extra Life, the story of how humans have doubled our lifespan in less than a century—and what to do with the extra life we now have.Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more...

A self-help guide that answers your questions about body image and disordered eatingThis nonfiction self-help book for young readers with disordered eating and body image problems delivers real talk about eating disorders and body image, provides tools...

An essential guide to emotional wellbeing for children, tackling everyday issues to facilitate happier, healthier lives.Designed to help children become more aware of their emotional needs, Happy, Healthy Minds covers everything from parents and...

From beloved author Alyson Gerber comes another realistic contemporary novel perfect for fans of Judy Blume.   Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And it's the only thing that helps...

A comforting and useful resource for anyone who’s struggling emotionally and looking for help―from the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit that addresses the needs of those living with mental illnessIt can be extremely hard to figure...

Growing up with undiagnosed OCD sure isn’t easy, and here Pan Cooke shares his own experiences with that condition in a graphic-novel memoir that is as funny as it is powerfully candid and openhearted.Pan Cooke is ten years old when anxious...

This introduction to healthy eating gives tweens and teenagers the tools they need to understand and take control of their eating habits, promoting confidence, self-esteem and well-being. As well as providing fun, easy recipes for breakfast, lunch,...

Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-color, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for...

This reader-directed exploration of ableism is both informative and empowering. Author Kimberley Maich uses her experience as a special education specialist, certified teacher, registered psychologist and a board-certified behaviour analyst to present a...

This perfectly revolting — and perfectly timely! — introduction to germs from award-winning comedy writer Edward Kay will turn any kid into a master of microbes! Children get up close and personal with germs (ew!) in this entertaining,...

A propulsive nonfiction look at the elite squads of scientists, doctors, and infectious disease experts who guard the boundary between public health and pandemics and how they gather data via boots on the ground “shoe-leather epidemiology” in...

Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know germs existed! Healers of the past had different ideas about illnesses and their cures. They blamed illnesses on other causes and sometimes tried dangerous...

Vaccines have been used to safely introduce people's bodies to diseases for centuries, and they save millions of lives each year. By giving people a weakened or dead version of a disease, a vaccine allows the body to develop antibodies which...

With X-rays, doctors detect problems human eyes can't see. X-rays are a form of invisible radiation. This powerful medical technology helps experts look inside the body and even treat illnesses. But early on, X-rays caused harm too, as people used them...

For centuries, people misunderstood how the heart works. As our knowledge grew, heart surgery remained a dangerous medical procedure. Even after organ transplants become common, surgeons struggled to transplant hearts and keep patients alive. But...

Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and many other infections. But before antibiotics, treatments for these diseases were...

Give teens the tools to decipher their emotions, understand themselves, and improve their lives.The simple and empowering message of In My Feelings is that emotions, especially unpleasant ones, are not just to be avoided, controlled, or treated...

An empowering collection written by Jenna Ortega, the award-winning actress starring in the hit Netflix series WEDNESDAY. These deeply personal stories and quotes are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that explore Jenna's...

This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.As an ally, you use your power―no matter how big or small―to support others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and...

The human brain is an amazing organ. It helps you move your body--without falling over. Your brain also allows you to learn about and explore the world. Look inside to uncover fascinating facts and strange stories about movement and balance and our...

The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls everything you do and creates emotions. Your brain allows you to feel as well as learn about and explore the world. Look inside to uncover fascinating facts and strange stories about emotions and our...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Eating Disorders, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of eating disorders, and ways to establish a healthy relationship with food...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Drugs, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of drugs and substance use disorders, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars...

Snacks are an important--and enjoyable--part of a person's diet. They give us energy, help us grow, and keep us from getting too hungry between meals. However, some snacks provide more energy and nutrients than others, and learning to be smart about...

Factory foods--or processed foods--are a part of most people's diets to some degree. How are they made? Why do we eat them? What nutritional value do they have? These and many other questions about factory foods are answered in this helpful guide to...

What are pesticides? Why are animals given antibiotics before they become food for us? Can hormones in the animals we eat affect our bodies? Readers explore the answers to these questions in this accessible look at a hot-button issue in nutrition and...

Learn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and "Typhoid Mary" in this book perfect to share with young readers interested in a historical perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping the world today — including a NEW...

“[A] uniquely inclusive perspective that will inspire conviction, passion, and action.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)An empowering, engaging young readers guide to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and...

From the acclaimed author of Hurricane Season, an unforgettable story about what makes a family, for fans of Hazel’s Theory of Evolution and Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World. Eleven-year-old Joey is angry...

We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about extreme sports or athletes as activists? Read more to be in the know. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling...

We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about foodies or ugly eating? Read more to be in the know. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Each...

A new disease has reared its ugly head. People are getting very sick with high fevers and an itchy rash. Even worse, it seems to be spreading quickly to several major cities around the world. What is this new disease, and why is it spreading so fast?...

Failed inventions and unexpected uses abound in this look at the contribution of failures to the health industry. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on...

Books in the Just Breathe series provide readers with tools on how to practice mindfulness throughout their day. In Stay Engaged: Practicing Empathy, students will learn about empathizing with other people and their different experiences and perspectives...