Kids Health Notes give-away: Scholastic books for children

by Grace on July 4th, 2008

It’s summer! School is out, and children are off somewhere - playing video games, watching TV, or hopefully playing sports. The last thing they want to do is read yet another book.

WAIT! Hold your horses. I am pretty sure children are gonna love these books I’m giving away, and maybe get them to read more this summer! My personal favorite in the lot - The Encyclopedia of Immaturity. It kept me laughing and wishing I had an excuse to be a child again.

The contest is easy:

Just browse the selection of books on the next page, and let me know the two (2) choices of books you want to receive. There is only only 1 copy of each book, so first come first served.
This time, one entry per person only.
It’s open to residents of the 48 contingent US states only.
Contest ends 12:00 midnight EST on June 27, 2008 (Sunday). Nine winners will be randomly chosen and announced via blog and email the week after.
If the winner does not reply within 3 days, he/she forfeits her winnings and an alternate winner will be chosen.

The Scholastic books treasure trove include:

Health-Related Books and Activities:

The World of Germs from The Magic School Bus Series science kits from Young Scientists Club. This kit allows young scientists to grow bacteria and fungi, test antibiotics and cultivate bacteria. (Age 5+)

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon–What if a dinosaur catches the flu? Does he whimper and whine between each “At-choo”? Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor? Does he fling his medicine out of the door? Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. How DO dinosaurs get well soon? They drink lots of juice, and they get lots of rest; they’re good at the doctor’s, ’cause doctors know best. As in their previous book, Yolen and Teague capture children’s fears about being sick and put them to rest with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures. (Age 2+)

The Magic School: Inside the Human Body–When the Magic School Bus is swallowed by a bewildered Arnold, Ms. Frizzle takes the class on a tour of his stomach, intestines, and bloodstream. (Age 4-8)

For Older Kids:

The Encyclopedia of Immaturity–The seed for this project was planted way back in 1977. That’s when we published Juggling for the Complete Klutz®, our first effort to teach a skill essential to something we thought was a very important part of living right — never growing up. We never did. And now we’ve written the ultimate how-not-to guide.

The Encyclopedia of Immaturity contains more than 300 entries: How to Skip a Stone, How to Do a Wheelie, How to Hang a Spoon from Your Nose, How to Really Annoy Your Older Sibling… all painstakingly explicated and illuminated with full-color photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and the occasional footnote. Written by the editors of Klutz. (Age 8+)

The Adventures of Captain Underpants–He used to be Principal Krupp, but now he’s the crime-fighting, wedgie-dodging Captain Underpants, the only superhero wacky enough to tackle the evil Dr. Diaper. (Age 7-10)

Paint the Wind–Maya is a captive. In Grandmother’s house in California, every word and action is strictly monitored, and even Maya’s memories of her mother have been erased — except within the imaginary world she has created. A world away, in the rugged Wyoming wilderness, a tobiano Paint horse called Artemisia runs free, belonging only to the stars. She embodies the spirit of the wild — and she holds the key to Maya’s memories. How Maya’s and Artemisia’s lives intertwine, like a braided rein, is at the heart of this richly drawn adventure about captivity and freedom, about holding on and letting go. (Age 7-10)

The Invention of Hugo Cabret–ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo’s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo’s dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. (Age 9-12)

For a Green and Healthy Planet:

The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming–Irreverent and entertaining, DOWN TO EARTH is filled with fact about global warming and its disastrous consequences, loads of photos and illustrations, as well as suggestions for how kids can help combat global warming in their homes, schools, and communities. Engagingly designed, DOWN TO EARTH will educate and empower, leaving readers with the knowledge they need to understand this problem and a sense of hope to inspire them into action. (Age 9-12)

You Can Save the Planet: 50 Ways You Can Make a Difference–This book is a call to action for children everywhere. The effects of pollution, global warming, and the destruction of our planet have never been so visible or measurable. The book introduces and explains massive global problems that need to be addressed now. It’s packed full of 50 useful things kids can do to make their homes, schools, adn neighborhoods more environmentally friendly. (Age 9-12)

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