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Diabetes

Author: Whelan, Jo

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 8.3
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 13153
Points per Word 0.000152
Series Health Issues

Description

This book explains type 1 and type 2 diabetes, their causes, symptoms, treatments, and possible long-term health risks.

Quick Summary

This book turns the mystery of how our bodies process sugar into a page-turning guide that feels like having a science expert explain exactly what is happening inside your body. Readers get to unravel the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes through real stories, easy to understand diagrams, and tips that help them understand health without feeling like they are reading a textbook. If your kid likes the way the Magic School Bus makes science fun and accessible, they will love this straightforward guide to understanding diabetes. Perfect for kids in grades 9-12 who are curious about how their bodies work or know someone managing diabetes.