Myrtle Learns Book Titles

Myrtle Learns Book Titles You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view sample pages. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat. Health Literacy Books:
Myrtle Learns About Bullies	Percy is a bully. Mrs. Little, the school principal, must give Percy a serious consequence for acting like a bully. First, Mr. Winkle explains that it is important to report bullying behaviors because everyone should feel safe at school. Sample page
	Myrtle has a boo boo after falling on the playground. The school nurse, Mrs. Tinky, shows Myrtle how to take care of boo boos, including nose bleeds and keeping someone still who is seriously injured. Sample page
	Myrtle must choose playing with Fannie or playing soccer with Rupert. In this story she shows Fannie the steps she went through to make her choice. Sample page
	Police Officer Binky talks to Myrtle's class about important safety rules: * Don't talk to strangers * Walk in groups * Say no * Tell an adult Sample page
	Myrtle did not have time to eat breakfast and feels tired. Rupert's grandmother explains why eating breakfast gives the body important energy for the day. She also shows Myrtle and Rupert what different kinds of foods do for the body. Sample page
	Myrtle would rather read than play at recess. Mr. Winkle, her teacher, explains how exercise makes the heart, bones, muscles, lungs and brain work better. Sample page
Myrtle Learns About the Environment	Myrtle wonders why Mr. Winkle wants them to recycle paper. Mr. Winkle explains that recycling is good for the environment. He explains what the environment is and how a healthy environment can help us stay healthy. Sample page
Myrtle Learns About Families	Myrtle is confused. Rupert does not have a mother or father. Rupert explains why he lives with his grandmother and what a family is. Sample page
	Gertie doesn't have many friends. Together with the school counselor, Mrs. Tuttle, Gertie and Myrtle explore steps to making friends. Sample page
	Myrtle and Fannie were caught fighting. Mrs. LIttle, the principal, will have to give each of them a consequence. But first, Mrs. Little, Myrtle and Fannie will explore ways they could have stayed out of trouble. Sample page
	Myrtle has lice. Mother is very upset. Mrs. Tinky, the school nurse, teaches Myrtle and her mother how you catch lice, how to keep from catching lice and how to get rid of them. Sample page
	Myrtle is sick. Mother explains how medicine works in the body. Mother explains you should not take things that make your body work differently if you are not sick. Myrtle also learns to never take medicine unless an adult gives it to her. Sample page
Myrtle Learns About Persuasion	Myrtle wonders if a product advertised on television will make her prettier. Mother explains how advertisers try to make people believe certain things to sell their products. Mother explains how you can make a decision about what to believe when someone tells you something. Sample page
	Myrtle's friend Elway is in the hospital. He had a bicycle accident. Mrs. Tinky, the school nurse, Myrtle and her friends, discuss good safety habits. Sample page
Myrtle Learns About Stress	Myrtle feels stressed. Mrs. Tuttle, the school counselor, explains what stress is and how to take care of yourself when you feel stressed. Sample page
	Health Conditions Books:
	Myrtle's friend Schuster has asthma. She and Rupert learn what asthma is, how to take care of yourself if you have asthma, and what to do if your friend is having an asthma attack. Sample page
	Myrtle's friend Gertie has diabetes. She learns what diabetes is, how to take care of yourself if you have diabetes, and what to do if your friend is having a blood sugar problem. Sample page
	Cleo, the smartest student in Myrtle's class has seizures. Myrtle and Rupert learn what a seizure is and how to take care of someone who is having a seizure. Sample page
	Myrtle's friend Millie is very sick. Myrtle and Rupert must wear a mask when they visit her. Use this book to help explain why a classmate may be out of class for an extended period of time. It is a place to start discussion about a particular student. Sample page

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