Powell, Jillian

Provides information on the cultivation, consumption, nutritional value, and varieties of rice, as well as several recipes.

Provides a history of milk and milk product consumption, along with information about the processing of dairy products and recipes.

Provides information about various kinds of fruits, including how to grow them, history and legends about fruit, and recipes from around the world.

An exploration of sore throats that discusses symptoms, causes, and what to do to feel better and includes answers to frequently asked questions, fact boxes, and a glossary.

An exploration of allergies that discusses symptoms, causes, and what to do to feel better and includes answers to frequently asked questions, fact boxes, and a glossary.

Offers young readers an overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment, and daily impact of diabetes, with short excerpts in which children with the disease share their experiences.

Teaches children about chickenpox, explaining how they catch chickenpox, why it makes them sick, how chickenpox is treated, and what can be done to prevent it.

An exploration of coughs and colds that discusses symptoms, causes, and what to do to feel better and includes answers to frequently asked questions, fact boxes, and a glossary.

Introduces the southern European nation of Italy, describing how people live, eat, play, and earn their living in the countryside and in various cities.

Miss Drew's efforts to teach her class about recycling are very successful.