‘I Know Someone with a Hearing Impairment’ is part of the ‘Understanding Health Issues’ series. The book introduces readers to some of the issues surrounding hearing disabilities. Topics include anatomical description, hearing aids and implants, lip reading and sign language as well as living with hearing impairments at school and home. These areas are explored through clear explanations, examples, and bright anatomical diagrams and photos. Key vocabulary is printed in bold text and links to the glossary.

A recommended book for Year levels 2 to 4 to introduce them to issues surrounding hearing impairments; how they affect people and how they can be a friend to someone who has a hearing impairment.

Disgusting Body Facts: Mites and Bites by Angela Royston

More distasteful aspects of the human body! Disgusting Body Facts: Mites and Bites presents the subject of human parasites in a fun yet informative approach. Using a combination of vivid ‘under the microscope’ photographs, lively illustrations and ‘did you know’ fact bubbles, readers are introduced to some of the more sordid aspects of the human body.

Topics discussed include head lice, fleas, dust mites, ticks, bee stings, mosquitoes, pinworms and snake bites. Read “Mites and Bites” to learn about how parasites and the like, attack your body.

review by Natasha

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