John Burstein
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Slim explores the nutritional value of the grains group in this fascinating new book. Students will learn about the long history of grain cultivation, where grains are grown today, what types of food products are made from grains (ie. pasta, rice, bread, etc.), the importance of eating whole grains, different grains grown around the world, and how much grain a person needs each day to keep healthy.
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Join Gurgle, our Body Buddy stomach and learn all about what happens to food after it is swallowed. Readers will learn about their esophagus, stomach, liver, small and large intestine. They discover how important their teeth are in the process of digestion. There are sections on good nutrition, junk food, digestive problems, and amazing facts.
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In this sweet new book Slim explores the essential nutritional value of the fruit group. Students will learn about the amazing amount of water in fruit, how fruit blossoms, why the tomato is considered a piece of fruit, the wide variety of products made with fruit, groves and orchards around the world, how worms get into apples, and how many fruits a person needs to eat each day.
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In this interesting new book Slim explores the essential nutritional value of the vegetable group. Students will learn about the incredible variety of vegetables and vegetable products, the history of vegetables in the human diet, what is special about dark green and leafy vegetables, what changes occur when vegetables are cooked, vegetables grown around the world, and how many vegetables a person needs each day.
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Struts and Flex, our muscle and bone Body Buddies give the inside scoop on this active partnership. Readers are introduced to the structure and function of bones and muscles. They will discover how different joints enable different kinds of movement and how muscles must work in teams. There are sections on developing muscle strength and flexibility, bone and muscle diseases, and amazing facts.
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In this fascinating new book Slim explores the essential nutritional value of oils and water. Students will learn why oils are essential to health, what foods produce oils, what oil products are consumed around the world, and how much oil is needed every day. Students will also learn about why drinking enough water is essential to good health and how much water they need each day.
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Huff & Puff, our Body Buddy lung twins explain how the lungs and respiratory system function. Readers are introduced to the bronchial tree. They discover how the diaphragm and intercostals muscles help the lungs fill and empty. There are sections on the dangers of smoking, good health practices, respiratory illnesses, and amazing facts.
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Nick and his friend Evan want to buy new cell phones. They started working after school at the fast-food restaurant, Royal Burger, to earn money for the phones. Join Nick and Evan as they learn about the problems with eating too much fast food and discover how to take care of their bodies by making smart decisions about food.