Frank Carlson Library

"An asthma attack can be a frightening thing to experience or to witness, but knowing the facts about asthma can help people prepare themselves as thoroughly as possible. These facts include detailed information about what causes asthma and what can be done to treat it, which readers learn through exploring detailed main text, sidebars, and graphic organizers"-- Provided by publisher.

In 1791 after her family's journey from Pennsylvania, ten-year-old Lizzie suffers from the disease of asthma in her new home in the Southwest Territory (present-day Tennessee).

"This is the most comprehensive book on the market about indoor allergens. The authors discuss the potential dangers to health caused by all matter of indoor allergens. This book is informed by the first author's education in chemistry and his thirty-plus years of running a business that identifies and fixes indoor air pollution. This second edition is greatly expanded, with eight new chapters and updated content in the other chapters. New chapters...

Fourth-grader Bobby is hurt when he hears his father, a former pro-football player, say that the two of them are nothing alike, but finally summons the courage to talk about it after his public asthma attack proves how right his father is.

Cut from AAA hockey last season, seventh-grader Hudson Pickle needs to make the basketball team this year. But, after having an asthma attack at the first tryout, his chances aren't looking good.

Asthma is a very common condition among children and adults. In fact, a recent study found that 1 in 12 children had asthma. This informative book introduces readers to asthma symptoms, how it affects the body, and treatment in a clear, straightforward way. It simplifies complex medical concepts into age-appropriate text. Full-color photographs and fact boxes highlight important information. This accessible book is perfect for readers who are learning...

Do you have a friend with asthma? If so, you'll want to know more about asthma, how it affects your friend, and what support you can give. In this book, you can find out about:

Explains what asthma is, what causes it, and what sufferers can do to combat it.