When Wodney Wat, who cannot pronounce the letter R, gets a talking robot for his birthday, it turns out to be more than just a fun gift.

Twelve-year-old Xavier Moon gets the courage to step out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests.

"Moon cannot see but he hears sounds that other horses ignore: the eggshell crack of a meadow lark hatching. The glide of a salamander into the pond. Clara does not speak but she hears sounds that other children ignore: the hum of the oven when her mother bakes muffins. The sound of the cat's paws on the kitchen floor. Both the foal and the little girl live with challenges. Both also have special qualities, which are recognized by friends who are...

Tongue-tied Ruby Mae Foote fulfills her dream of speaking for world peace at the United Nations when her nephew Billy Bob invents a device to solve her speech problem.

Oscar is a young crab who, when he gets excited, mixes up his words, causing his classmates to laugh at him, but Doctor Octopus knows some games that might help.

"When new student Violet joins Mr. Garcia's class, everyone gives her a warm welcome and Mandy and Violet become fast friends. Many admires Violet, especially her confidence when talking in front of the whole class. Even if Violet does it a little differently than most (Violet has apraxia of speech, which means she uses a tablet to help her speak). So when it's Mandy's turn to speak in front of the whole class--for show-and-tell--she askes Violet...

Mood and anxiety disorders are certainly not restricted to adults, and they shouldn t be dismissed as typical teen angst. As many as 3 in 10 American teens experience problems with anxiety, while more than 1 in 10 cope with a mood disorder. This book explains what these disorders are and the many challenges they pose. It also provides concrete guidance on how kids can get the help and support they need.Diseases and disorders transform the experience...

Every physical action you take whether you want to walk or run, type on your phone, or raise your hand in class depends on clear lines of communication between your brain and your muscles. If that communication breaks down, a condition known as a neuromuscular disorder may be to blame. This book explains the many different kinds of neuromuscular disorders that may occur, including many types of muscular dystrophy, ALS, and Parkinson s disease.Diseases...

The human respiratory system is vital to life, but it is also vulnerable to damage. About 1 in 14 Americans have asthma, while a thousand new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed every year. The disease called tuberculosis is no longer a major problem in the United States, but it is still a major killer around the globe. Meanwhile, pertussis (whooping cough) seems to be making a comeback. This book provides important information about the causes...

Migraines and seizures are neurological disorders, meaning they affect the brain and the nervous system. Seizures are sometimes described as electrical storms in the brain. They are associated with a condition called epilepsy, but there are other reasons people have seizures, too. Migraines, on the other hand, are an especially intense type of headache that can bring on dizziness, nausea, and light sensitivity. This book explores epilepsy, seizures,...