For Grades
1 through 3:
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JP FRASER
I.Q. Gets Fit by Mary Ann Fraser
I.Q., the class pet mouse, tries to win a gold ribbon in the School Fitness Challenge. |
JP KELLEY
School Lunch by True Kelley
When Harriet, the health-conscious cook at Lincoln School, goes on a much-needed vacation, everyone sends her letters complaining about her replacements and their outlandish meals. |
JE WELLS
The Germ Busters by Rosemary Wells
When Yoko and her classmates become sick, Mrs. Jenkins comes up with a great idea to identify who might be responsible for spreading germs.
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JE 613.2 GREEN
Fruits by Emily K. Green
A basic introduction on the health benefits of eating fruits. |
JE 613.2 LEEDY
The Edible Pyramid by Loreen Leedy |
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JE 613.71 VOGEL
Let’s Exercise by Elizabeth Vogel
A boy describes ways of exercising every day and explains the benefits of physical fitness.
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JE DVD HAPPY
Happy,Healthy Monsters by Sesame Workshop
Join Grover, Elmo, and Zoe as they learn to eat healthy foods and exercise. |
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J 613.7 MILLER
The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, and Feeling Great for Monsters and Kids!
by Edward Miller |
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J 635 GROW
Grow It, Cook It
Learn how to grow and harvest plants, and use them in healthy delicious recipes. |
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J DVD 796.8155 TAI
Tai Chi 4 Kidz : A Fun Activity to Develop Children's Concentration and Coordination |
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J/ 613.7046 SILAS
Yoga by Elizabeth Silas and Diane Goodney
Yoga is more than just stretching your limbs; it also exercises your mind.
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For Parents: |
J PARENT 613.2083 WALKER
Eat, Play, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids by W. Allan Walker with Courtney Humphries
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J PARENT 641.5636 KATZEN
Salad People and More Real Recipes by Mollie Katzen
Children as young as three learn to prepare simple, healthy, vegetarian meals with their parents. |
JE DVD 613.7042 WEE
Wee Exercise: Fit from the Start to be Smart!
You are baby’s developmental coach making the most of your playtime together.
Four different programs emphasize the motor skills necessary for head control, trunk and upper body strength, rolling and sitting, crawling and walking.
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On The Web: |
BAM! (Body and Mind!)
This Centers for Disease Control website for kids contains current information about diseases, nutrition, exercise, safety and other health-related topics. Explore interactive features such as Create Your Own Activity Calendar or play health- and safety-themed games in the Game Room. |
Kids Health
Kids Health has accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, medical conditions, and the latest treatments. Plus health games, How the Body Works, animations, and more for kids..
For links to other quality web sites, click here to check out the ALA's Great Websites for Kids. |
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Compiled by Children's Services
Santa Clara County Library
2009
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