"Providing a cover for our delicate and intricate bodies, the skin is our largest and fastest-growing organ. We see it, touch it, and live in it every day. It is a habitat for a mesmerizingly complex world of micro-organisms and physical functions that are vital to our health and our survival. It is also a waste removal plant, a warning system for underlying disease, and a dynamic immune barrier to infection. One of the first things people see about...

An introduction to the various kinds of skin and skin coverings that animals have.

"Readers learn to keep their skin clean and to use sunscreen to protect their skin from the Sun."--Back cover

Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature.

Offers skincare tips and advice for applying makeup. Discusses ways to apply fragrance and makeup, stop acne, and maintain makeup tools. Includes step-by-step instructions, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Intriguing collage illustrations frame this timeless story of a young child who questions the significance of color. Speaking in verse, the child wonders if the natural world believes any particular color to be more important than another. Does the rain think I'm a color when it falls on my head? I wonder if the clouds think I'm a color... maybe they think I'm green or blue or red. The child comes to see the importance of a world filled with and accepting...

"At last, a book for all women focusing on women's skin care and skin problems! Whatever your age, your skin type, your lifestyle, David Stoll, M.D., gives you the up-to-date medical information you need to keep your skin healthy. In a clear, friendly way, with plenty of real-life examples of people he has treated, Dr. Stoll tells you about the common and unusual skin conditions that women encounter and helps you alert the men and children in your...