Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine (picture book)
By Gloria Whelan
Prince Albert invents a little hut on wheels that will allow his Victoria to swim in the ocean without causing a scandal. This story is delightfully told in rhyme with funny illustrations.
Sports! Sports! Sports!: A Poetry Collection (reader)
Selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Twenty lively poems by famous poets, including Westerville’s own J. Patrick Lewis, celebrate a wide variety of sports, including the usual suspects – baseball, soccer and football – as well as skating and scuba diving.
The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up (juvenile nonfiction)
By Stacy Tornio
Each season is divided into a handy checklist of activities, destinations, foods, games and projects that will challenge the whole family and keep everyone busy all year.
The Second Life of Abigail Walker (juvenile fiction)
By Frances O’Roark Dowell
The focus on Abby’s weight by her parents and a group of mean girls in school finally pushes Abby to discover people in her own neighborhood who accept her for herself, not her size.
Deadly (teen)
By Julie Chibbaro
Sixteen-year-old Prudence Galewski becomes a lab assistant in 1906 just as “Typhoid Mary” is linked to the typhus epidemic in New York City. Prudence wonders if a person can spread a disease without suffering from it.
Recommended Reads from Megan Chrusciel, Adult Services Librarian
The 90-Second Fitness Solution: The Most Time-Efficient Workout Ever for a Healthier, Stronger, Younger You
By Pete Cerqua
These brief, metabolism-boosting exercises paired with simple eating can create a manageable fitness program for even the busiest person.
Fitness Unleashed!: A Dog and Owner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Health Together
By Marty Becker, D.V.M., and Robert Kushner, M.D.
An expert on obesity and a veterinarian have teamed up to present a comprehensive walking program that will lead to a healthier lifestyle for you and your dog.
Brain Fitness
By Robert Goldman, M.D.
In easily understood terms, the director of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine discusses dietary supplements, exercises and lifestyle choices that sharpen mental longevity.
365 Days of Healthy Eating from the American Dietetic Association
By Roberta Larson Duyff
Healthful eating can be an enjoyable part of each day. Find easy-to-implement tips for smart shopping, cooking and menu choices, plus 60 great-tasting recipes.
52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You
By Brett Blumenthal
Instead of drastic lifestyle shifts that are hard to maintain, these are manageable and realistic changes in the areas of nutrition, exercise, stress management and even home environment.
