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A True Book: Food Allergies & A True Book: Food Safety

By Christine Taylor-Butler

A True Book: Food Allergies - At a time when schools are working to manage food allergies, this book can raise awareness and provide a much needed understanding of food allergies and their very real dangers, as well as how they can be managed and treated. A perfect primer for those who suffer from allergies and, perhaps more importantly, those who do not. Softcover, 48 pages. Ages 4-8.

A True Book: Food Safety - Give students the knowledge they need to handle food safely and prevent illness. This book explains the role the government plays in keeping our food supply safe and provides an introduction to the bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses. It also offers plenty of practical tips for keeping foods safe. Softcover, 48 pages. Ages 4-8.

A True Book: Food Allergies CP-7321......$6.95 A True Book: Food Safety CP-7345......$6.95

Corn

By Gail Gibbons

Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs, cornflakes - corn is used in many of children's favorite foods. But what is the story behind this popular grain? Gail Gibbons dishes up the details about corn's cultivation, uses, and more, offering a cornucopia of information in her typical style. Be sure to celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.

Corn by Gail Gibbons Hardcover HH-1695......$16.95 Softcover HH-2456......$6.95

From Kernel to Corn

By Robin Nelson

How does corn grow? Farmers plant small seeds called kernels in fields. The kernels sprout and grow into tall stalks with ears of corn. The ears are picked, husked, and cooked until the corn is tender and juicy enough to eat. Softcover, 24 pages. Ages 5-8.

From Kernel to Corn LB-7358......$5.95

Plant Life Cycles Series (First Step Nonfiction)

By Robin Nelson

Detailed photographs of plant development, a life cycle diagram and simple text introduce young readers to life cycles. Consistency and repetition across the series reinforce commonalities among all plant life. Each book includes fun facts, glossary and index. Softcover, 24 pages. Ages 4-8.

Life Cycles Series Apple Trees LB-0775......$5.95 Pumpkins LB-1178......$5.95 Strawberries LB-1192......$5.95 Sunflowers LB-1215......$5.95 Tomatoes LB-1239......$5.95

How We Use Plants Series

By Sally Morgan

The visually stimulating books in this series are brimming with fascinating information on the multitude of ways people use plants. Each book includes easy and engaging do-it-yourself experiments, colorful highlights with interesting facts and questions, a glossary, an index and a listing of books and websites where you can learn more. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 7-11.

How We Use Plants Series How We Use Plants for Food RP-6113......$9.00 How We Use Plants for Medicine and Health RP-6137......$9.00

Plant Secrets

By Emily Goodman

This simple introduction to the wonder of the plant life cycle shows that while there are many different types of plants, they all share the same secrets as they grow from seed to plant to flower to fruit. Softcover, 40 pages. Ages 4-8.

Plant Secrets CB-2056......$7.95

We Are Still Here - Native Americans Today Series

By Gordon Regguinti

In addition to providing a wealth of information about a vital crop and a detailed account of growing, harvesting and processing that crop, the books in this noteworthy series provide wonderful insight into the richness of Native American heritage and culture and a glimpse into modern Native American family life and how traditions have been integrated into it. Glossary included. Softcover, 40-48 pages. Ages 8-12.

We Are Still Here - Native Americans Today Series Sacred Harvest: Ojibway Wild Rice Gathering LB-6202......$6.95 Four Seasons of Corn: A Winnebago Tradition LB-7414......$6.95

Teach kids their colors and show them that vegetables come in a rainbow of colors and help them grow healthy, smart and strong. Softcover, 18 pages. Ages 2-6.

A Very Purple Pepper BCP-1047......$6.99

Discover little known, yet fascinating facts about some common and not so common fruits and vegetables. It’s all here: history, myths, name origins, trivia and more. Stunning photos introduce readers to some unusual foods like blood oranges, ugli fruit, tangelos, plantains, tomatillos, heirloom tomatoes and pomegranates. The author’s cleverly amusing, relaxed tone and world-class photography are sure to appeal to kids. Hardcover, 45 pages. Ages 9-13.

Food for Thought MPS-3434......$17.95

The engaging layout and conversational tone featured in these vibrant, refreshing books will have kids feeling more like they’ve gone on a field trip than read a book! Each fact-filled book in this standout series focuses on a different type of food and explains how that food benefits our bodies, where the food comes from, how it is grown or made and the forms in which we eat it. Tons of healthy and nutritious lunchbox and snack ideas with lots of kid appeal are presented and foods from different countries and cultures are featured. Web links, including Mypyramid.gov, are sprinkled throughout. Each book ends with a fun quiz, glossary, index, and notes for teachers and parents. Library binding, 32 pages. Ages 7-12.

What's for Lunch? Series Meat and Fish BL-1968......$19.95 Dairy BL-1975......$19.95 Bread BL-1982......$19.95 Fruit BL-1999......$19.95 Vegetables BL-2002......$19.95