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1) Allergic
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English
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"At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet?"--Back cover.
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English
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"Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Either you have a frustrating allergy, or you know someone who does. Billions of people worldwide--an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the global population--have some form of allergy; millions have one severe enough to actively endanger their health. Even more concerningly, over the last decade, the number of people diagnosed with allergy has been steadily increasing. Medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail, herself...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"An indispensable guide for living a full life with food allergies--from an Allergic Girl who lives it Millions of Americans concerned about adverse reactions to food are seeking the advice of medical professionals and receiving a diagnosis of food allergies. Allergic Girl Sloane Miller, a leading authority on food allergies, has been allergic since childhood. She now lives a full, enjoyable, symptom-free life full of dining out, dating, attending...
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Series
Alvin Ho ; 1
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything.
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Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes a person with an allergy might start itching or get a rash. Uh-oh, it's an emergency! Prepare young readers to empathetically understand and care for a friend with an allergic reaction. Learn what's happening, how to be a helper, and ways to keep your friend safe. A bright design and carefully crafted text takes fear out of emergencies to make them easier to understand"--
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Publisher
Berkley Prime Crime
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
When one of her Gourmet-De-Lite clients with a severe peanut allergy drops dead after eating one of her calorie-conscious signature dishes, and traces of peanut oil are found in the food, diet caterer Gigi Fitzgerald tries to salvage her reputation and business by tracking down the killer.
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Series
Alvin Ho ; 2
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When Alvin's father takes him camping to instill a love of nature, like that of their home-town hero Henry David Thoreau, Alvin makes a new friend and learns that he can be brave despite his fear of everything.
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Series
Alvin Ho ; 4
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend passes away and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral.
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Alvin Ho ; 5
Language
English
Description
When fearful seven-year-old Alvin Ho learns that his mother is expecting a baby, he develops a sympathetic pregnancy--adding to his worry about the burglar who is targeting Concord, Massachusetts.
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Series
Alvin Ho ; 6
Language
English
Description
Fearful seven-year-old Alvin Ho goes on a trip to China with his family.
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Series
Alvin Ho ; 3
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
When second-grader Alvin Ho is invited to a birthday party given by a girl, his fear of everything causes him to dread going.
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Peanut allergies can be very serious. They're the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. There is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn the potential severity of peanut allergies and the symptoms one might experience. Full-color images alert them to food packaging labels and the possibility of peanuts on...
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Wheat allergies are some of the most common food allergies in children. They often develop in babies and toddlers, and can cause uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, many outgrow the allergy. However, it's important to know how to identify a possible allergic reaction and what to do. Readers learn this and more, including the causes of wheat allergies and the difference between a wheat allergy and celiac disease. Full-color photographs augment the...
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Milk allergies can develop in babies under a year old. There's good news: most kids don't have severe allergic reactions to milk products and many will eventually outgrow it. Readers learn the signs of a milk allergy and what kinds of food to avoid if they have such an allergy. Full-color images help draw readers into age-appropriate explanations and science information about an important subject they'll likely encounter in their own life or that...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In the United States, about 2 million people are allergic to bee stings. If not treated properly and promptly, serious reactions can be life threatening. Readers learn what to do if they or a friend are stung by a bee and have a normal reaction, as well as what to look for if an allergic reaction is occurring. The basics of allergies are clearly explained through age-appropriate science content, and the seriousness of these conditions is emphasized....
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