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Exploring the human body and medical topics

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The perfect science baby gift for your future genius! The bestselling Baby University baby board book set includes educational books for toddlers written by an expert that features colorful, simple introductions to scientific principles for babies. Its approach to early learning is beloved by kids and grownups! Included in this Four-Book Set: Quantum Physics for Babies Rocket Science for Babies General Relativity for Babies Newtonian Physics for Babies This baby board book set is the perfect way to introduce basic scientific concepts and STEM to even the youngest scientist and makes a wonderful newborn baby gift! If you're looking for other STEM-minded boss baby toys, books, and gifts, check out the full Baby University series, including ABCs of Biology, Organic Chemistry for Babies, and 8 Little Planets.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 5931 votes, reviews

Chris Ferrie

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This classic Berenstain Bears story is the perfect way to introduce children to what happens when they go to the doctor! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister, as they head to Doctor Grizzly’s office for their important check-ups where they will have their temperatures taken, their eyes examined, and their ears looked in. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 3339 votes, reviews

Stan Berenstain

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Staying Healthy

Complete with a visit from the Tooth Fairy, this classic Berenstain Bears story is the perfect way to calm children’s nerves about going to the dentist! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister for a trip to the dentist where they’ll get checked for cavities, have their teeth cleaned, and learn all about the tools a dentist uses to help keep teeth healthy. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1917 votes, reviews

Stan Berenstain

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I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH, GOOD NIGHT, I LOVE YOU, and now TEN TINY TOES! Caroline Jayne Church brings her adorable toddler art and lovely rhymes to this joyful twist on the tried-and-true classic, HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES. From ears that wiggle to bellies that giggle, TEN TINY TOES is sure to inspire little ones as they learn to celebrate their "mouth, ears, eyes, nose, and a love that grows and grows."
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 1845 votes, reviews

Caroline Jayne Church

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Science, Alphabet

Fans of Chris Ferrie's ABCs of Science, ABCs of Space, and Rocket Science for Babies will love this introduction to biology for babies and toddlers! This alphabetical installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect introduction to science for infants and toddlers. It makes a wonderful science baby gift for even the youngest biologist. Give the gift of learning to your little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond! A is for Anatomy B is for Bacteria C is for Cell From anatomy to zoology, the ABCs of Biology is a colorfully simple introduction to STEM for babies and toddlers to a new biology concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by two experts, each page in this biology primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little biologist. If you're looking for the perfect science toys for babies, STEAM books for teachers, or a wonderful baby board book to add to a special baby gift basket, look no further! ABCs of Biology offers fun early learning for your little scientist!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1756 votes, reviews

Chris Ferrie

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Cara Florance

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Geared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a twenty-first century children’s picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition. Just as important, the story doesn’t gender people or body parts, so most parents and families will find that it leaves room for them to educate their child without having to erase their own experience. Written by sexuality educator Cory Silverberg, and illustrated by award-winning Canadian artist Fiona Smyth, What Makes a Baby is as fun to look at as it is useful to read.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 1490 votes, reviews

Cory Silverberg

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Fiona Smyth

Bedtime, Science

In the vein of Goodnight Moon, say "goodnight" to your lab in this board book parody of a beloved classic. Perfect for scientists of all ages! It's been a long day at the lab for this scientist. Now it's time to say goodnight! Goodnight laser Goodnight notebook Goodnight picture of Einstein with a stern look While poking fun at the clutter and chaos of lab life, scientists of all ages will appreciate ending their day with this sweet parody. They'll be rested and ready to return to the world of research in the morning! This scientific parody book in the style of Goodnight Moon is a delight for little lab girls and guys. Goodnight Lab is written by Chris Ferrie, author of Quantum Physics for Babies and other books in the Baby University series. Parents and kids both will love the accurate descriptions of all the quirks of grownup laboratories. Readers who love the humor of Feminist Baby will love Goodnight Lab.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 1271 votes, reviews

Chris Ferrie

Pre-Med, Chemistry

Fans of Chris Ferrie's Rocket Science for Babies, Quantum Physics for Babies, and 8 Little Planets will love this introduction to organic chemistry for babies and toddlers! It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind. Written by an expert, Organic Chemistry for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the structure of organic, carbon-containing compounds and materials. Gift your special little one the opportunity to learn with this perfect science baby gift and help them be one step ahead of pre-med students! With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect way to introduce STEM concepts for babies and toddlers. After all, it's never too early to become an organic chemist! If you're looking for the perfect STEAM book for teachers, science toys for babies, or chemistry toys for kids, look no further! Organic Chemistry for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1206 votes, reviews

Chris Ferrie

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Cara Florance

Real Photos, Bodies

Children can learn about their body in My First Body, an informational board book featuring images illustrating parts of the body. The bold, visual images are labeled clearly and promote early learning and language skills. The books are a sturdy format that is ideal for small hands to hold and carry, and the pages are filled with a distinctive, iconic design. The books can be read either alone or with an adult, and encourage learning on your own. Explore the amazing human body in My First Body.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 965 votes, reviews

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The worldwide bestselling Baby University book series that brought you ABCs of Science, Robotics for Babies, and Organic Chemistry for Babies is expanding! Empower children with this educational baby book so they can understand their bodies with courage and curiosity! Bacteria are very small living things. Some bacteria are good and some bacteria are bad. Luckily, we have a family of medicine called Antibiotics that can get rid of bad bacteria. Turn getting sick from something scary into an engaging learning experience! In this installment of the new Baby Medical School series, Cara and Jon Florance break down how and why we get sick with the help of merry microbes and big-eyed bacteria. The whimsical artwork and humorous text is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses and creating a love for medical science they will carry for a lifetime! Bacteria and Antibiotics is a fantastic book for nurses to read and makes a wonderful addition to other special gifts for your little one, such as science toys for toddlers, baby anatomy books, and educational baby toys. Give the gift of learning to your little one with this educational baby book and help them understand their bodies!
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 946 votes, reviews

Cara Florance

Jon Florance

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Written by a doctor, the Little Doctors children’s book set offers a perfect introduction to the wonders of the human body. These interactive board books teach little ones about the heart, the brain, and human cells, along with the roles they play in maintaining life. The book set includes the Cardiology For Babies, Neurology For Babies, and Cell Biology For Babies board books. Through words and pictures, this series captures the imagination, stimulates curiosity, and facilitates a love for science in the next generation. Be amazed at how much your budding genius (and you) can learn!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 871 votes, reviews

Dr Haitham Ahmed

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Empower children with this educational vaccine book for kids so they can visit the doctor with courage and curiosity! The perfect tool to teach kids how vaccines work as people all over the world are getting their COVID vaccines to fight the Coronavirus pandemic! Inside your body, you have a lot of little helpers that work together to keep you healthy. Vaccines are super helpers that make your immune system even stronger! But how? And with what? This baby biology book, written by experts Cara and Jon Florance, uses whimsical artwork and humorous text to create a love for science the next generation of geniuses will carry for a lifetime! Baby Medical School: Vaccines is a wonderful doctor or nurse gift and makes a fantastic addition to other special gifts for your little one, such as science toys for toddlers, biology gifts, and doctor kits for toddlers. Gift the opportunity for your little one to learn with this doctor book for kids and help educate them about how vaccines work!
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 835 votes, reviews

Cara Florance

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Jon Florance

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Discover the secrets of the human body with the newest beautiful, educational, and fun title in the Shine-A-Light series. Hold a light behind the pages to see muscles flex, watch as food travels through the digestive system, and take a peek at the skeleton holding you upright.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 603 votes, reviews

Carron Brown

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The bestselling Baby University book series that brought you ABCs of Space, Rocket Science for Babies, and Quantum Physics for Babies is expanding! Empower children with this educational doctor book for kids so they can visit the doctor with courage and curiosity! Every year, you go to the doctor's office to make sure your body is working like it should. A nurse and doctor will check almost every part of you. They want to make sure you stay happy and healthy. Written by leading medical experts, Cara and Jon Florance, this doctor's visit book will take the fear out of going to the doctor by breaking down what and why a doctor does what he or she does. My Doctor's Visit is the perfect book for nurses to read and makes a wonderful addition to other special gifts for your little one, such as toy stethoscopes for kids, doctor kits for toddlers, and thermometers for babies. Give the gift of learning to your little one with this baby and toddler doctor book and help them feel confident about their next doctor's visit!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 602 votes, reviews

Cara Florance

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Jon Florance

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Curious George Goes to the Hospital is now celebrating its 50th anniversary! In this special edition with a beautiful new jacket, Curious George takes a trip to the hospital after swallowing a puzzle piece and learns about the inner workings of the hospital and gets into some mischief. Includes free downloadable audio read by actor John Krasinski. Also includes an afterword from Dr. Frederick Lovejoy Jr., associate physician in chief of the Boston Children's Hospital detailing the wonderful connection the Reys shared with the hospital staff that inspired the book and explains current advances in medical technology and tips on preparing a child for a hospital stay.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 598 votes, reviews

H. A. Rey

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Written by a doctor, Cardiology for Babies offers a perfect introduction to the wonders of the human body. This interactive board book teaches little ones about the heart, one of the body's most vital organs, and the role it plays in maintaining life. Through words and pictures, this book for children captures the imagination, stimulates curiosity, and facilitates a love for science in the next generation.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 486 votes, reviews

Dr Haitham Ahmed

Pre-Med

The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague are back with another playful dinosaur tale--this time about a sick dinosaur child who catches the flu and must go to the doctor. 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.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 411 votes, reviews

Jane Yolen

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Mark Teague

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Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora’s sweet and simple introduction to the five senses is perfect for the youngest children, who will recognize themselves in charming vignettes portraying a wide range of childhood activities. Hearing, smelling, seeing, touching, tasting--our five senses allow us to experience the world in so many ways! With our ears we hear the birds sing; with our nose we smell the stinky cheese; with our eyes we see the moon and stars (and sometimes glasses help us see even better!); with our skin we feel the rain (and learn not to touch the hot stove!); and with our tongue we can taste our favorite foods. Isadora’s lively art reveals the power and delight of each sense.
average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 356 votes, reviews

Rachel Isadora

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Written by a doctor, Neurology for Babies offers a perfect introduction to the wonders of the human body. This interactive board book teaches little ones about the brain, one of the body's most vital organs, and the role it plays in maintaining life. Through words and pictures, this book for children captures the imagination, stimulates curiosity, and facilitates a love for science in the next generation.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 316 votes, reviews

Dr Haitham Ahmed

African American Leads, Pre-Med

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the doctor's office. When Dad takes Leo to visit the doctor, Leo learns to wait his turn, sit quietly while his eyes and ears are checked, and be brave during a shot. And of course, Leo gets a sticker and a new book before he leaves! A companion to Leo Can Swim and Leo Loves Baby Time, this adorable spin-off of best-selling Lola Reads series is perfect to prepare babies and toddlers ready for their first checkups, just like Leo.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 309 votes, reviews

Anna McQuinn

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Ruth Hearson

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Show little ones that going to the doctor is nothing to be afraid of in the beautifully illustrated touch and feel book for toddlers. Read along as the animals all go for their checkups. The monkey gets his heart checked, the elephant gets his ears checked, the brave lion gets a shot, the snake gets his temperature taken and the iguana says "ahhh." Each spread, as well as the cover, features a different touch and feel element. Fun rhyming story will put children at ease as they prepare for their own doctor visits Cute animals such as an elephant, monkey, iguana, snake, lion and giraffe show there's nothing to fear about getting a checkup Features different touch and feel elements on the cover and each spread Interactive fun and tactile learning in this children's book will engage young readers Toddlers will enjoy the different touch and feel elements Bright, colorful, original illustrations are included in this toddler book Short rhyming sentences make for a fun read Add a new baby book to a child's library today! These fun children's books are perfect for reading anytime or to give as gifts for special occasions such as, birthday gifts, baby shower wishing well gifts or for holidays such as Christmas, Easter or Valentine's Day. Look for our other touch and feel board books, children's padded board books, novelty books and more at amazon.com/littlehippobooks. Whether you're looking for well-known tales, tender or funny animal stories, or educational books for toddlers, Little Hippo® Books will become bedtime, or anytime, reading favorites!
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 105 votes, reviews

Little Hippo Books

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All about the human body for kids 1 to 3! "All kids will see themselves in this beautiful book, intentionally designed to help toddlers learn about the amazing things their bodies can do." ― Emily Oster, CEO of ParentData and bestselling author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. Learning how the human body works is an important skill for toddlers. This adorable kids anatomy book walks them through every major body part, with simple language and vibrant artwork that keep them engaged as they explore how they use their eyes to see, their nose to smell, their legs to move, and their arms to wave hello! Colorful illustrations―Read along with your child and explore exciting pictures that show kids the body parts they use at playtime, bathtime, snacktime, and more. Which body part is that?―Help your child learn to point out their belly button, count their fingers and touch their elbows! Learning and growing―Make it fun for kids to learn body vocabulary and start to discover all the amazing things their bodies can do.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 60 votes, reviews

Krupa Bhojani Playforth MD

Becky Paige

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'An effective combination of clear science writing and entertaining illustrations. A great addition to any children’s library or as a complementary text for science classes studying the microbiome'. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL 'Tubby, expressive microbes guide readers through this deceptively comprehensive, gleefully illustrated guide to the human microbiome'.-- PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome! Within our bodies hides an entire world of organisms called microbes. They boost our immune systems, digest our food, regulate our metabolism and even impact on our mental health. Through Katie Brosnan’s personable illustrations, we follow the digestive process from the moment the food enters our mouths to the moment waste leaves our bodies. Along the way we learn about this fascinating scientific frontier and gain an insight into the vast ecosystem that exists inside us.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 55 votes, reviews

Katie Brosnan

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This book is a great way for curious youngsters to learn their ABCs! Come discover the world of microbiology - the study of germs. But what are germs? Germs are tiny living things like bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that make us sick. Germs are called ‘microbes’ by the scientists who study them. In this book, microbiology is explored through each letter of the alphabet. Science is explained using simple, kid-friendly sentences and engaging illustrations. The large, clean font was chosen for easy recognition by ABC learners. Your child’s understanding of these scientific concepts will get better with age, and this book can be enjoyed for many years!
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 24 votes, reviews

Heather Fulkerson

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Going to the doctor can be frightening for children and often cause parents to feel anxious and overwhelmed. This book is intended to help prepare kids for a routine doctor checkup that includes a vaccination and blood test. Children will have a clear understanding of what will occur and why. Coping strategies are discussed to help the child feel a sense of control and less scared. Parents will also learn how to better support their child using empathic language, play and comfort positions. This is a wonderful book that can be added to a library at home, classroom, community programs or an outpatient clinic.
average rating is 4 out of 5, based on 23 votes, reviews

Shani Thornton

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Children learn and hear more than we think.  Books provide context for new and potentially confusing topics, and give caregivers a way to approach complex topics.

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