V accination. See Communicable diseases; Immunization; Shots; Virus Vaginal discharge may result from an infection that causes the external genital area of a girl to become inflamed. It may also...
Poliomyelitis – Posture
Poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis or polio) is a serious contagious disease that is characterized by inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by a virus. Posture is the way children...
Nutrition
Nutrition. The nutrients in food can be divided into certain groups---proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Water is sometimes considered a nutrient. Proteins are necessary for...
Heat Exhaustion – Hepatitis
Heat exhaustion is one of the body's reactions to overheating and inadequate fluid intake. It usually occurs during strenuous exercise when sweating makes the body lose too much water. Heat...
Abscess
Abscesses of the skin are usually red, warm, swollen, and painful. Hot compresses often can be used to bring the abscesses to a head so that they open and drain. Abscess is a collection of pus in...
Common concerns
When preteens are about 8 or 9 years old, they are no special worry. Sure, they are noisy, forgetful, and restless; but they are also frank, loyal, and friendly. Then, around 10 or 11, the problems...
New Words
Some of the words you have met in this book may be new to you. Many of them are words you'll meet again, so they are good words to know. Here are some of these words. Next to each word you are shown...
Books to Read
If you enjoy reading about how your body works and what makes you like and different from other people, look for these and other books in your school and public libraries. Ages 5 to 8 All About Me...
I will always be me
I was when I was a baby. I am me now. And I will still be when I grow up. Some things about me are different than they were when I was a baby. My body is bigger and stronger than it was. I can do...
How big will I be?
If my cells are always dividing into new cells, why don't I grow bigger and bigger and never stop? That won't happen! One reason is that even though my body makes new cells, other cells wear out....