Anya's fourth-grade classmates don't understand why she wears a wig, but when it falls off in front of the whole class, she reveals that she has alopecia areata, a disease that results in hair loss. Keely wants to find a way to help Anya. But what can Keely do when all Anya wants is to have hair again?

These classic titles are now updated with the most recent research with the cooperation and curators from the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museums. These new editions feature full-color photos, glossaries, reference materials, and indices.

The classic tale of the boy who loved chocolate is back in this new edition, now in paperback. "Embedded in this tale are lessons in courage, caring, moderation, and prejudice."--"School Library Journal." Illustrations.

A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, "Doctor De Soto" tells the story of a mouse who's also a dentist, written by the creator of "Shrek." Full color.

After Jimmy is blinded in an accident with a firecracker, he has to relearn all the things he used to know. With the help of a determined therapist, he learns to read Braille and to use a cane. Then he's given the chance to have a guide dog. Learning to work with Leader is not easy, but Jimmy tries harder than he ever has before.

Provides a fascinating look at historical medical research within an exciting story.

A young boy wakes up one morning to find he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter what he does, it won't come out.

Illus. in full color. "Best friends Robby and Arlo dress alike and do most of the same things. However, their friendship is in jeopardy over a bet about who will lose the next tooth. Realistic, humorous illustrations provide ample reading clues on every page. Should encourage emerging readers to flex their reading muscles.""--School Library Journal.

Even though Tabby tries to keep him warm, Mr. Putter catches a cold in this cozy addition to the series.

The kids at school want to know why Becca is wearing glasses and a patch. Instead of telling them she has amblyopia, Becca leads her friends on imaginative adventures to explain her new fashion accessory. Mitch Vane's illustrations capture the spunky exuberance of this resourceful heroine.

The stars of "Jack and Rick" are back in another playful adventure. Rick learns that being sick isn't so bad when you have a helpful friend--especially when that friend is Jack. Full color.

Sparse text and gentle illustrations playfully mix for a tender story of friendship and kindness.

Berger and Meisel reveal the mysteries behind the reflexes that happen in the human body, in this humorously illustrated introduction to the nervous system. Includes experiments. Full color.