Young primary grade readers will immediately identify with the photos of children with missing baby teeth.

Factual information on the number of baby teeth, permanent teeth,  ages for beginning and ending of childhood tooth loss, and how to care for teeth is given.

This book does not talk down to its readers. Page 18 states, ” Eating right builds strong teeth. Eating too many sugary foods can cause cavities. germs in our feed on sugar. The germs make acid that attack teeth. The acid can lead to cavities.”

There are 9 Fast Fact trivia factoids spread throughout the book.

This 6″ X 7″ includes an activity page asking the child to count their own teeth and a second page with a pictorial mini-quiz on how to maintain a healthy smile.

Includes: glossary, index, and web site:  www. factsfornow.scholastic.com   keyword Teeth.