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Seventeen-year-old Elena has a voice in her head that tells her what she needs to do in order to be perfect: Put on her makeup. Be charming and poised. Make top grades. Work two or even three jobs. And never, ever eat. This is the voice that she calls her conscience. And listening to it just might kill her. As Elena's body starts to break down and she goes from one hospital to another, she comes to understand that her inner voice is her greatest demon....

"In this book, readers learn the benefits of practicing self-care, ways to form a positive self-care routine, and how to practice mindfulness and relaxation. Practicing self-care helps readers create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content....

"A YA nonfiction story about Ariel and her twin sister's experience living with Crouzon Syndrome"-- Provided by publisher. At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome, a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. They were the first twins known to survive the disease. They endured numerous appearance-altering procedures as they grew up. Surgeons would break the bones in their...

The author describes her battle against polio when she was thirteen and her efforts to overcome its debilitating effects.

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces the benefits of exercise, lists different ways to get exercise, and discusses its place in a healthy lifestyle. Includes picture glossary and index"-- Provided by publisher.

"Simple text, photographs, and diagrams present information about healthy snacks for teeth and includes how to take care of teeth properly"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the importance of eating healthy food every day.

Being active is a healthy habit. Run! Jump! Play!: Healthy Active Habits will teach readers all about how being active makes them feel good and helps their muscles grow. Running with the dog, sledding down a hill, riding bikes with friends are some of the ways they can stay active. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

"From exercising to getting enough sleep, you are in charge of your body. It's important to take good care of it. Using informative text and vibrant photos, Care for Your Body reminds you of simple ways to keep your body healthy. Complete with a glossary, a read more section, kid-friendly Internet sites, and an index"-- Provided by publisher.

"Veterinarians have a really tough job; their patients can't talk. Animal lovers will enjoy this engaging text with full-color photographs about the people who keep our animals healthy and safe"-- Provided by publisher.