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

Two sisters, ages eleven and thirteen, describe what it was like for them when their mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.

Inspired by the major motion picture Letters to God, this novel is for readers eager to read more of this inspiring story. Tyler, a nine-year-old boy, is stricken with incurable brain cancer and begins to write letters to God. He turns his suffering into spiritual lessons for his widowed mother, his embittered adolescent brother, and a troubled postman. This story of hope will help readers from all walks work toward greater understanding of God's...

A biography of the Australian nurse who developed a successful method of treating and rehabilitating polio patients and persisted in the struggle, despite ridicule and opposition, to have her methods accepted.

"Everyone on Earth is different. Kids who have someone in their family with Down syndrome might wonder about their family member's unique differences. This title will help children who have questions about Down syndrome. What is it and how is their family member different? How can young readers respond to questions from their own friends about their family member? The age-appropriate text and full-color photographs presented in this sensitively written...

"Michael J. Fox found success as a film and television actor at an early age. However, when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his life and goals changed forever. Fox has continued acting, faced physical and emotional challenges, and shared his experiences and optimism with others. His foundation has raised more than 800 million dollars to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. This biography will show young readers about Fox's...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Selena Gomez. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve while fostering empathy and encouraging informed action in the community. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional...

When Ben finds out he has cancer, he discovers that even though many things change, the most important things stay the same, and everyone around him wants to help him fight.