Open wide! : the ultimate guide to teeth

Open wide! The ultimate guide to teeth

Susan Grigsby

Book - 2017

PERSONAL & SOCIAL ISSUES: BODY & HEALTH (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Open wide and look inside to discover a world of mystery, history, and lore. No matter what you call them-- pearly whites, chompers, canines, or tooth fairy bait-- teeth are an important part of you, and they have an interesting past. Learn what other animals' teeth look like compared to humans, what dinosaur teeth tell us about prehistoric times, even how to brush your teeth in space! Find out what ancient civilizations believed about teeth and how scientists use teeth to learn about past societies and solve investigations in the present. With helpful diagrams and tips, you'll learn how to keep your smile happy and healthy and how to keep your pet'...s teeth clean and pristine.

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Subjects
Teeth > Juvenile literature.
Dental care > Juvenile literature.
Anatomy, Comparative > Juvenile literature.
Animals > Juvenile literature.
Physiology > Juvenile literature.
Hygiene > Juvenile literature.
Published
Lake Forest, CA : Seagrass Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Susan Grigsby (author)
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience
IG870L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-45) and index.
ISBN
9781633221239
  • The wide world of teeth
  • Who else has teeth?
  • Tools for survival
  • Toothy adaptations
  • Pet teeth facts and other animals
  • Clues to the past
  • Hello, teeth!
  • Animals our teeth depend on
  • Primary and permanent teeth
  • Goodbye, tooth!
  • Keep 'em clean
  • Eat smart, drink smart
  • Plaque attack!
  • What happens during a dental exam?
  • Tools of the trade
  • Brace for it
  • Tooth or scare
  • Stories teeth tell
  • Other things with teeth
  • Spotlights on teeth.
Review by School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 3-Did you know that snails have teeth or that dental floss is essential for a healthy mouth? Packed with facts and light trivia, this is an accessible resource for all things related to teeth. The first section concerns animals and their pearly whites: how they use them for survival or have adapted them for specific purposes (walruses use theirs for ice picks). Pets' teeth are also discussed, since they need regular checkups at the veterinarian. The rest of the volume informs kids about everything they've ever wanted to know about their own choppers, including what happens at the dentist's office. Sections on how teeth help with speech and the difference between primary and permanent teeth are enlightening and relevant to the audience. The book also addresses dental hygiene and what kinds of foods to eat (or avoid!) to keep teeth strong. VERDICT Great for kids who may be nervous about visiting the dentist or who just want to know more about teeth.-Kristin Anderson, Bloomingdale Public Library, IL © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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