food

Discusses the importance of a balanced diet and the role of foods in good nutrition, as well as examining the eating habits of some typical sixth-grade students.

Introduces readers to calories, energy and fats, and balances meals as ways to avoid obesity.

Describes the nutrition information required on food packaging in the United States, and shows how to select or avoid items with certain ingredients. Also describes general nutrition facts.

Pictures and easy-to-read text introduce Jewish holidays, focusing on the foods associated with each.

Discusses the role food plays in our health, where different foods come from, and how food is processed for sale around the world. Includes scientific activities and projects.

Discusses the food eaten by the early settlers and tells how it was prepared.

Examines the many questions children ask about food, from additives to pesticides, from fast foods to vitamin pills. Encourages children to think about what they are eating and what is the best way to feed themselves.

When a kitty discovers there is no cat food in the house, she decides to become very, very bad.

When Yoko brings sushi to school for lunch, her classmates make fun of what she eats--until one of them tries it for himself.

Kids are spreading rumors about what a horrible cook the new cafeteria lady is, so everyone is expecting the most disgusting lunch possible, but when they sit down to eat, they find a pleasant surprise.