LibGuides: Curriculum Center: COVID19 Resources

Ah-Choo! by Margery Cuyler; Bruce J. McNally
Call Number: PZ7.C997 AH 2002 COP.1 - Picture Books
And the People Stayed Home by Kitty O'Meara This illustrated and beautifully produced children's book will also appeal to readers of all ages. O'Meara's prose poem, with its hopeful and timeless message about healing of people and the Earth, written in March 2020, quickly went viral on a global level. O'Meara, a former teacher and chaplain, clearly captured an important aspect of the pandemic experience's zeitgeist while offering a thoughtful and optimistic view of the future.
Call Number: PZ7.1.O64 An 2020x - Picture Books
The Bacteria Book by Steve Mould In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. The Bacteria Book is a fun and informative introduction to a STEM subject that brings kids up-close to the big world of tiny science.
Call Number: QR57 .M68 2018x - Stacks
Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson; Jane Chapman
Call Number: PZ8.3 .W6976 BC 2007 - Picture Books
Be a Virus Warrior! a Kid's Guide to Keeping Safe by Eloise Macgregor; Alix Wood As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread around the world, it's left many adults and children searching for answers about how they can stay safe. By focusing on facts presented in a relatable way rather than fear, this illustrated guide to health and safety gives children the tools they need to understand what's happening in the world and to discover how they can become a virus warrior.
Call Number: RC114.5 .M33 2020x - Picture Books
Bill Nye the Science Guy's Great Big Book of Tiny Germs by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld; Bryn Barnard; Bill Nye Germs, germs, everywhere! Did you know that: - Some germs are good for you, or even delicious? - There are more germs on Earth than all other living things combined? - Your body is constantly fighting germs, even when you aren't sick? Now you know! Find out how more about germs and how to stay healthy, with eleven cool experiments.
Call Number: QR57 .N94 2005 - Stacks
Cells by Carolyn Fisher Did you know that every human is the proud owner of 37 trillion cells? (Give or take a few trillion.) They're the itty-bitty building blocks that stack together to make you, you! Join a smart and silly skin cell named Ellie as she explains what a cell looks like, what a cell does, how cells divide and multiply, and much, much more in this fascinating and funny nonfiction picture book.
Call Number: QH582.5 .F57 2019 - Picture Books
Coronavirus by Elizabeth Jenner; Axel Scheffler; Kate Wilson; Nia Roberts This informative and accessible guide for young readers defines the coronavirus, explains why everyday routines have been disrupted, and lays out how everyone can do their part to help. With child-appropriate answers and explanations, the book addresses key questions, like: How do you catch coronavirus and what happens if you have it? Why are people so worried about it? Is there a cure? Why do we have to stay home? What can I do to help? And what happens next?
Call Number: RC114.5 .J46 2020x - Picture Books
Dr. Frankenstein's Human Body Book by Richard Walker; Penny Preston; Nick Abadzis
Call Number: QP37 .W36 2008X - Stacks
Dragons Get Colds Too by Rebecca Roan; Charles Santoso
Call Number: PZ7.1.R5777 Dr 2019 - Picture Books
Fever Year by Don Brown From the Sibert Honor-winning creator behind The Unwanted and Drowned City comes one of the darkest episodes in American history: the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918.
Call Number: RC150.4 .B75 2019x - Chapter Books
Fighting Sickness by World Book, Inc Staff
Call Number: QR181.8 .F54 2014 - Stacks
Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick; Marieka Heinlen Rather than focus on what germs are, this book teaches the basics of not spreading them: Cover up a sneeze or cough. Hug or blow kisses when you're sick. And most of all, wash your hands! Child-friendly words and full-color illustrations help little ones stay clean and healthy. Includes tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.
Call Number: RA780 .V472 2006 - Picture Books
Germ Zappers by Fran Balkwill; Mic Rolph
Call Number: QR181.8 .B35 2002 - Picture Books
My Cold Went on Vacation by Molly Rausch and Nora Krug Colds travel from person to person, so one little boy imagines all the places his cold might visit after it leaves him. This little cold germ rides the school bus, climbs mountains, sails across the ocean, and visits every continent before it reaches its final destination- right across the hall in his sister's room.
Call Number: PZ7.R1951 My 2011 - Picture Books
New York Times Deadly Invaders by Denise Grady An epidemic strikes the United States, plunging the country into chaos. New York Times medical reporter Denise Grady uses this terrifying scenario, taken from the pages of a U.S. government report on the potential outcome of a pandemic, as the starting point for a journey into the gripping world of emerging diseases. In search of a better understanding of these often deadly diseases, Grady heads to Angola, the site of the 2005 Marburg virus epidemic, a disease closely related to Ebola. On the ground, and sometimes frighteningly close to victims of the disease, Denise explores the realities of health care in the developing world and its potential effects on our own welfare.
Call Number: RA644 .V55 G73 2006 - Stacks
Ouch! by Richard Walker From blistering bee stings to pus-filled pimples, this eye-popping book takes readers on a virtual tour of all of the grossest, gooiest, and most fascinating events that bodies have to endure. Featuring incredible 3-D graphics that reveal the action and body's response in microscopic detail, Ouch! combines kid-friendly gross-out value with cutting-edge anatomical and biological expertise.
Call Number: QP37 .W1965 2010X - Stacks
Reading Rainbow: Germs Make Me Sick! by PBS Share this book with children to help them, in a safe and calm way, understand how germs work. In addition to straightforward, helpful information told in a warm and approachable way, the book contains a chart of rules for good health that reinforces healthful living. Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How Read and find out! This clear and appealing picture book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off. This book features simple diagrams to explain why you feel poorly when you're sick and how your body keeps you healthy by producing antibodies. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Melanie Marin. An excellent resource in this time of COVID-19. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Call Number: DVD-9920 - Curriculum Center AV
Why We Keep Clean by Rosalyn Clark How important is washing your hands and other body parts? Find out how keeping clean helps us stay healthy! Lively, carefully leveled text, age-appropriate critical thinking questions, and colorful photos help young readers learn about healthy habits.
Call Number: RA780 .C42 2018x - Picture Books
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Soap! by Alex Woolf and Mark Bergin Would you rather put your grubby clothes in the washing machine, or take them down to the river and beat the dirt out of them? Soaps and detergents are among the great benefits of modern life. They help to keep us comfortable and save us from smelling unpleasant, but above all, they help to protect us from the germs that cause infectious diseases. Learn how soap works, how it is made, and how much harder life would be if we really did have to live without it.
Call Number: TP991 .W75 2016 - Picture Books
When the World Turned Upside Down by K. Ibura "As clear-eyed as it is engaging, as timely as it is timeless. I fell in love with every single student in this book. And days after reading it, each of them remains with me." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming" What do you do when the world shuts down? A heartwarming story of friendship and overcoming adversity in a time of COVID, When the World Turns Upside Down is about community, giving back, and understanding the world around us through the power of generosity from debut middle grade author K. Ibura. Nobody expected a tiny little virus to change the whole world in such a big way, especially not Shayla, Liam, Ai, and Ben. But when school closes to keep everyone safe, their lives turn upside down. It is one thing to learn that the outside world isn't safe, but why does it seem that the virus is causing trouble inside their homes too? As they each struggle to adjust to life in quarantine, they discover they are not alone: their apartment building is full of people who need their help. Working together, they begin to see that there is power in numbers. When they cooperate, they can ease each other's challenges and help their neighbors through tough times. It's a lesson they'll need when protests explode in the streets. Soon, each friend has to decide what it means to be part of a community--and how much they're willing to do to make this world safer for everyone. Set against the onset of COVID, When the World Turned Upside Down navigates issues of race and social justice in a heartwarming story of generosity, friendship, and the power of youth.
Call Number: PZ7 .I1158 WH 2021x - Chapter Books

Do Not Lick This Book by Idan Ben-barak; Julian Frost A brilliantly simple, funny, interactive picture book that introduces children to the strange, unseen world of microbes all around them by the award-winning author of Small Wonders and the animator of the insanely successful video 'Dumb Ways to Die' featuring scanning electron microscope images by Linnea Rundgren.
Call Number: QR57 .B42 2020x - Picture Books
The Fantastic Body by Howard Bennett The Fantastic Body is the ultimate kids' reference guide to the human body! Jam-packed with fun facts, cool diagrams, and gross stories, and written by a successful, practicing pediatrician, this go-to guide will captivate curious readers for hours on end.
Call Number: QP37 .B463 2017x - Stacks
Germs by James Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome Come meet the good, the bad, and the ugly--yes, germs! There's so much to discover about germs. Did you know that germs make your stomach growl as they break down your food? Or that they can travel the world on anything from fleas and ticks to trains and buses? Told from the perspective of Sam the Salmonella, this informative picture book introduces young readers to helpful and harmful germs, exploring their discovery; the breakout of historic diseases; the invention of pasteurization, vaccination, and penicillin; and other fascinating details about the world of microscopic organisms.
Call Number: QR57 .C55 2006 - Picture Books
Germs on Their Fingers! by Wendy Wakefield Ferrin and Beverly Ashley Broyles In lilting prose and rhyming couplets, this playful story teaches children of all ages to wash their hands while encouraging divergent thinking and modelling community leadership. Also discussed are the differences between good germs and bad germs and ways to help children form a lifelong habit of washing their hands. Read the story in English, then flip it over and begin again in Spanish.
Call Number: RA777 .F47 2000 - Picture Books
I Don't Want to Wash My Hands! by Tony Ross The Little Princess does not want to wash her hands. After all, she's already washed her hands so many times! She's washed her hands before eating and after going outside. She's washed her hands after sneezing and using the potty. Why should she wash her hands anymore? Well, because of germs and nasties, she's told, which are too small to even see! But if they get inside your body, they can make you ill. Not even a Princess wants to be in bed all day!
Call Number: PZ7.R71992 Iaal 2020 - Picture Books
Iris Has a Virus by Arlene Alda and Lisa Desimini Iris finds out that having a stomach virus is exhausting, especially when her brother, Doug, lets her know that she always gets sick at the wrong time. The sibling rivalry and misunderstanding of what germs are when they are called bugs unfold in this lighthearted story of Iris's ordinary illness and her unfounded concerns.
Call Number: PZ7 .A358 IR 2008 - Picture Books
It's Catching by Jennifer Gardy and Josh Holinaty Don't be afraid to delve into the good, bad, and sometimes truly ugly world of germs. Microbiologist Jennifer Gardy, who calls herself a disease detective, picks up her microscope to bring expert insight to the microbes that are all around us but are too small to see. Irreverent, playful, and contagious in all the best ways. It's Catching discusses a range of germs and the diseases they cause, from the common cold to food poisoning to the Ebola virus. They will learn how germs have shaped human history and also about the individuals who are working to hunt them down.
Call Number: QR74.8 .G37 2014x - Stacks
Personal Hygiene? What's that Got to Do With Me? by Pat Crissey Personal Hygiene? What's that Got to Do with Me? is a curriculum developed for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning and developmental disabilities, designed to help them understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene. Simple factual information is accompanied by humorous cartoons that emphasize how others view someone with poor hygiene. Step-by-step cartoons explain exactly what the student needs to do to ensure good hygiene. Quizzes and activity pages provide numerous opportunities for repetition and reinforcement of the key points. There are also hands-on activities to demonstrate why and how to perform various hygiene tasks. Several social stories are also provided, along with a set of worksheets that help students set up a daily schedule to allow time for completing necessary hygiene tasks.
Call Number: RJ506.A9 C75 2005 - Stacks
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (an Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. In Pigs Make Me Sneeze!, Gerald believes he is allergic to his best friend! Will he have to stay away from Piggie forever?
Call Number: PZ7 .W65535 PI 2009 - Picture Books
Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting but... Invisible Germs (Esos Desagradables Detestables Sucios Completamente Asquerosos Pero... Invisibles Germenes) by Judith Anne Rice and Reed Merrill Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting but . . . Invisible Germs will help your children get a strong start on good health habits. Children will be delighted by the imaginative, full-color illustrations of the germs that cause disease and thrilled how they can wash them away.
Call Number: RA777 .R53 1999X - Stacks
Tiny Creatures: the World of Microbes by Nicola Davies; Emily Sutton Find out how the smallest things on the planet do some of the biggest jobs in this intriguing introduction to the world of microbes. All around the world -- in the sea, in the soil, in the air, and in your body -- there are living things so tiny that millions could fit on an ant's antenna. They're busy doing all sorts of things, from giving you a cold and making yogurt to eroding mountains and helping to make the air we breathe.
Call Number: QR57 .D38 2014x - Picture Books
A Sick Day for Amos Mcgee by Philip C. Stead; Erin E. Stead
Call Number: PZ7 .S808566 SI 2010 - Picture Books
Bacteria by Judy Wearing
Call Number: QR74.8 .W43 2010 - Stacks
Squish #7: Deadly Disease of Doom by Jennifer L. Holm; Matthew Holm
Call Number: PZ7.7 .H592 SQUISH NO.7 - Chapter Books
Everything You Need to Know about the Human Body by Patricia Macnair
Call Number: QM27 .M34 2011 - Stacks
Germ Stories by Arthur Kornberg; Adam Alaniz; Roberto Kolter
Call Number: QR57 .K67 2007 - Stacks
How Does Soap Clean Your Hands? by Madeline J. Hayes; Srimalie Bassani
Call Number: RA777 .H377 2020x - Picture Books
Inside Your Insides by Claire Eamer; Marie-Ève Tremblay
Call Number: QR57 .E26 2016x - Stacks
Keeping the City Going by Brian Floca Caldecott Award winner Brian Floca gives a heartfelt thank you to the essential workers who keep their cities going during COVID-19 quarantine in this tenderly illustrated picture book. We are here at home now, watching the world through our windows. Outside we see the city we know, but not as we've seen it before. The once hustling and bustling streets are empty. Well, almost empty. Around the city there are still people, some, out and about. These are the people keeping us safe. Keeping us healthy. Keeping our mail and our food delivered. Keeping our grocery stores stocked. Keeping the whole city going. Brian Floca speaks for us all in this stirring homage to all the essential workers who keep the essentials operating so the rest of us can do our part by sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Call Number: PZ7 .F6579 Kee 2021 - Picture Books
The Secret Life of Viruses by Mariona Tolosa Sisteré and Ellas Educan The next book in The Secret Life of... series, The Secret Life of Viruses offers an engaging introduction to the science behind viruses, how they spread, and how our bodies fight them. Young readers will learn about what viruses are, how they reproduce and spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the world and more. By teaching readers about the science behind this timely topic and offering context for practices like social distancing and mask-wearing, this book will help ease fears kids may have about the subject and empower them to take steps to keep themselves and others healthy!
Call Number: QR365 .T6513 2021 - Stacks

Other Resources:

Free Teaching Resources Available During COVID19
- Resources for students, faculty, and alumni working with children

Center for Disease Control
- Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019

National Association of School Psychologists
- Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19

Association of Child Life Professionals
- COVID-19 Resources

Gumberg Library
- Coronavirus Research Guide

A Germ's Journey by Tony Trimmer; Thom Rooke Where did your cold germ come from? And ACHOO! Where is it going next? A germ's journey is filled with snuffles, sniffles, and sneezes. Pack your bags, and get ready to follow it! This is a perfect book for explaining the immune system to children at home or at school.
Call Number: QR57 .R66 2011 - Picture Books
Germs Are Not for Sharing/Los Gérmenes No Son Para Compartir by Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka Heinlen Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with young children. This book teaches kids what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.
Call Number: RA780 .V472 2006 - Picture Books
Germs Make Me Sick! by Melvin Berger; Marylin Hafner Share this book with children to help them, in a safe and calm way, understand how germs work. In addition to straightforward, helpful information told in a warm and approachable way, the book contains a chart of rules for good health that reinforces healthful living.
Call Number: QR57 .B47 2005X - Picture Books
Let's Meet a Doctor by Bridget Heos and Mike Moran What does a doctor do? These kids have a few ideas. But to learn more, they talk to Dr. Zambil. He tells them how he helps sick or hurt kids feel better. He sees healthy kids to help keep them healthy. He even helps train new doctors. Let's hear it for doctors!
Call Number: RJ78 .H46 2013 - Picture Books
Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good for You! by Tish Rabe and Aristides Ruiz The Cat in the Hat joins forces with the Partnership for a Healthier America! Updated with the assistance of the Partnership for a Healthier America, the Cat explains the importance of eating right (based on the latest USDA MyPlate recommendations); staying active; getting enough sleep; handwashing; brushing and flossing; wearing protective gear when playing sports--even the best way to sneeze when you don't have a tissue handy!
Call Number: RA777 .R33 2001 - Picture Books
Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence by Richard Platt; John Kelly Plagues, Pox, and Pestilence by Richard Platt, illustrated by John Kelly is a comprehensive history of disease and pestilence, told from the point of view of the bugs and pests that cause them.
Call Number: RA649 .P63 2012X - Stacks
Sherm the Germ by John Hutton; Maria Montag Baby's perfect day of play is interrupted by an unwelcome, microbial visitor--Sherm the Germ. Written by a pediatrician and brought to life through playful illustrations, this fun, rhyming book describes the stages of becoming sick and then getting better.
Call Number: PZ8.3.H973 Sh 2014x - Picture Books
Sneeze! by Alexandra Siy; Dennis Kunkel There's something in the air--pollen, dust mites, mold spores, dust, goose down, cat hair, pepper, flu viruses, and bright light--that's causing these nine kids to sneeze. Vivid, full color micrographs show the pesky allergens and irritants that cause the sneeze reflex, while simple scientific text explains how the impulse to sneeze is created inside the body. Glossary and other resources included.
Call Number: QP123.8 .S59 2007 - Stacks
Very, Very, Very Dreadful by Albert Marrin In spring of 1918, World War I was underway, and troops at Fort Riley, Kansas, found themselves felled by influenza. By the summer of 1918, the second wave struck as a highly contagious and lethal epidemic and within weeks exploded into a pandemic, an illness that travels rapidly from one continent to another. It would impact the course of the war, and kill many millions more soldiers than warfare itself. Of all diseases, the 1918 flu was by far the worst that has ever afflicted humankind; not even the Black Death of the Middle Ages comes close in terms of the number of lives it took.
Call Number: RC150.4 .M38 2018x - Stacks
Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers by Francesca Gould and J. P. Coovert Get ready for gross, amazing, totally true scientific facts about the human body! Itching to know what bugs live in your eyelashes, why you get goose bumps, or how ants can be used to heal a wound? Use this delightfully disgusting collection of kid-tastic facts to gross out friends and relatives. In this abridged edition of the adult bestseller, readers will laugh, cringe and squirm over tons of bizarre facts about the human body.
Call Number: QP38 .G68 2008 - Stacks
Alone Together by Jennifer Haupt
Call Number: RA644.C67 A46 2020x - Stacks
Bubonic Panic by Gail Jarrow
Call Number: RA644.P7 J37 2016 - Stacks
Enjoy Your Cells by Fran Balkwill; Mic Rolph
Call Number: QH582.5 .B354 2002 - Picture Books
George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl; Quentin Blake
Call Number: PZ7.D1515 GE 1997X - Chapter Books
Heroes Wear Masks by Sesame Workshop
Call Number: PZ7.1.J3865 Her 2020x - Picture Books
I Wish I Was Sick, Too! by Aliki; Franz Brandenberg
Call Number: PZ7.B7364 Iag 2018 - Picture Books