peanuts

Young readers will learn how to count.

"Peanut allergies are the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. Right now, there is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure, though some children grow out of it. The only way to stop a serious reaction from occurring is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn how serious peanut allergies may be as well as the symptoms one might have. Full-color photographs highlight how food packaging labels look and the possibility of peanuts on ingredients lists. The age-appropriate explanations and information may help readers understand a friend's struggle better, or even save a life!"--.

Explains the process of making a jar of peanut butter from peanuts growing in the field to processing to table.

"Peanuts are one of the most common-and most deadly-allergens around the world, and the rates of peanut allergies have been on the rise in the 21st century. Fears about exposure to peanuts as well as the large number of people who are affected by them have prompted some schools to ban peanut products. Are these bans effective? Are they fair to the people whose lunch options are thus restricted? This objective text, augmented with engaging fact boxes and vibrant photographs, examines arguments on both sides of this relatable issue for young students"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to how a peanut becomes creamy peanut butter.

Presents a children's story that focuses on allergies to peanuts and offers suggestions on reading ingredients on labels, turning down certain foods, and other important details connected to peanut allergies.

"George Washington Carver didn't invent peanut butter--but, he did make it popular! In addition, he found more than 300 other uses for peanuts, including candy, soap, and even medicine. His humble roots as an enslaved person didn't stop him from becoming a successful agricultural researcher and teacher, introducing crop rotation to the American South and saving the Southern economy when the boll weevil decimated cotton crops. This volume highlights the invention of peanut products in the context of Carver's extraordinary life for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the characteristics of peanut butter, explaining how peanuts are grown and harvested and how peanut butter is made. Includes a list of resources, a recipe with a QR code, and an activity.

"Ana & Andrew get to start a backyard garden! They go along to the nursery to pick up peanut seedlings. While they're planting Mama and Papa tell them about one of the first African American botanists, George Washington Carver"--Back cover.

Briefly introduces the process by which peanut butter is made from peanuts.