AAP Books

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) collaborates with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on several projects as their mission closely aligns with NASN’s. Thanks to NASN’s relationship with AAP, members can receive a discounted rate when ordering one or more of the AAP books itemized on this web page.

To take advantage of the discounted rate, you must:

  • Be a NASN member; and
  • Use a discount code when you make a purchase on the AAP website.

The discount code is visible below and just above the list of book.

The discount code is visible to NASN members who are signed in on this website.

AAP Pediatric Obesity Clinical Support Chart

This convenient guide provides an evidence-based quick reference resource for evaluating and treating obesity. The content is grounded in the latest clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and includes guidance on evaluation and treatment.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-674-1
Price: $49.95

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Building Resilience in Children and Teens,

Learn how strength-based relationships are critical to healthy development, especially for children who have had adverse childhood events or experiences (ACEs). Dr Ginsburg outlines his 7 Crucial Cs—competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control—and teaches moms and dads how to incorporate these concepts into their parenting. Building Resilience in Children and Teens also presents strategies to help children and teenagers thrive in coping with the stresses of academic pressure, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressure, or family tension.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-385-6
Price: $16.95

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Childhood Trauma and Resilience: A Practical Guide

Learn to identify, evaluate, and treat children and families affected by trauma and adversity. In addition to instruction for acute, hands-on care, the cohesive approach offered in this guide also lays out a framework and concrete steps to transform practices into ones that are trauma-sensitive and can provide the best, most impactful care.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-506-5
Price: $59.95

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Managing Behavioral Issues in Child Care and Schools

This quick reference guide provides essential information on managing emotional and behavioral issues in group care settings. Topics cover social-emotional development, biting, napping difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender development, self-stimulation behaviors, and more. In addition to behavioral issues commonly seen in small children, epigenetics, medications, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, and how to help children who have undergone traumatic experiences are touched on by the editors.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-370-2
Price: $62.95

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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools

This essential resource helps teachers and caregivers address the challenges of caring for children with chronic health conditions and special health care needs in child care and school settings. The health issues covered include chronic illnesses, acute situations, and selected developmental and behavioral problems, with a special emphasis on children with special health care needs. More than 50 quick reference sheets on specific conditions provide guidance on how to help at a glance. Also included are ready-to-use sample forms, letters, and Care Plans, for easy implementation.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-175-3
Price: $62.95

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Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools

This award-winning quick reference guide provides the information you need to know about the prevention and management of infectious diseases in early childhood education settings, such as child care centers and schools. This edition includes pediatrician approved guidance on best practices with regard to COVID-19.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-659-8
Price: $62.95

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Pediatric Nutrition for Toddlers, School-aged Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

This new pediatric nutrition resource provides a valuable and easy-to-use reference when evaluating and managing pediatric nutritional intake and habits. In-depth tables and charts provide specific metrics to assist the clinician, broken out by age-group, activity level, biochemical value, specific nutrient, food group, and more. The chart can be kept on hand throughout the clinical day to support the assessment of toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-683-3
Price: $49.95

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Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

This resource guides health care professionals through the preparticipation physical evaluation PPE process in the medical home for young athletes from middle school through college. Included are recommendations on PPE timing, setting, and structure; medical history questions; and how to determine participation eligibility. Contents cover physical examination and eligibility, systems-based examinations, cardiovascular problems, central nervous system, respiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital, musculoskeletal, dermatologic, mental health, and more.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-301-6
Price: $49.95

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Reaching Teens: Strength-Based, Trauma-Sensitive, Resilience-Building Communication Strategies Rooted in Positive Youth Development

Reaching Teens provides communication strategies to effectively engage with today's teenagers.This professional toolkit integrates a trauma-sensitive model with the core belief that identifying, reinforcing, and building on inherent strengths can facilitate positive youth development. More than 400+ videos combine with written chapters and an enhanced website platform to show how strength-based communication engages and empowers teens. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who works with teens, pediatricians and other physicians, mental health care providers, social service workers, and educators.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-301-6
Price: $299.00

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You-ology

A new kind of puberty guide, You-ology embraces an inclusive approach that normalizes puberty for all kids. Traditional puberty education often does not include all kids' experience of puberty and leaves kids with questions about how puberty will affect their friends and classmates. For curious kids and parents looking to talk about puberty in an inclusive way, You-ology offers fact-based, age appropriate, and body positive information about the physical, social, and emotional changes ahead for all kids.

ISBN: 978-1-61002-569-0
Price: $12.95

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