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School Lunches: Healthy Choices vs. Crowd Pleasers (Perspectives Flip Books: Issues)
By Amanda Lanser. 2015
Childhood obesity is a worsening problem across the country. Will mandating that schools serve healthier lunches help control the problem?…
Or should children and their parents have the right to choose and learn to make their own healthy choices? Perspectives Flip Books are like two books in one: Start from one end and learn why some people argue schools should ban junk food and serve healthier lunches. Then flip it over and discover why others argue students should make their own choices. Critical thinking questions help you analyze both perspectives and form your own opinions about the issue.Food Is Fuel (Health and My Body)
By Mari Schuh. 2021
We need food to keep our bodies going. But what are healthy foods and why should we eat them? With…
engaging text and colorful photos, readers learn how to make healthy food choices. Food Is Fuel includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly Internet sites, and an index.V Is for Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind
By Ruby Roth. 2013
Introducing three- to seven-year-olds to the "ABCs" of a compassionate lifestyle, V Is for Vegan is a must-have for vegan…
and vegetarian parents, teachers, and activists! Acclaimed author and artist Ruby Roth brings her characteristic insight and good humor to a controversial and challenging subject, presenting the basics of animal rights and the vegan diet in an easy-to-understand, teachable format. Through memorable rhymes and charming illustrations, Roth introduces readers to the major vegan food groups (grains, beans, seeds, nuts, vegetables, and fruits) as well as broader concepts such as animal protection and the environment. Sure to bring about laughter and learning, V Is for Vegan will boost the confidence of vegan kids about to enter school and help adults explain their ethical worldview in a way that young children will understand. From the Hardcover edition.In Healthy Living for Teens, young writers show that it&’s possible to overcome bad habits and lead healthy lives in a…
time when substance abuse, junk food, and low self-esteem and self-worth are major social problems. Inspire teen and preteen readers to take responsibility for and make wiser decisions about their lives with the essays in this book—each written by a teenager. Within these pages, Edwin Mercado, Evelyn Gofman, Antwaun Garcia, and many others describe how they got on the right path toward healthy habits, breaking unhealthy ones like smoking, taking drugs, abusing alcohol, or seeking comfort in foods they know are unhealthy. Essays include: Tales of a 17-Year-Old SmokerHow I Quit Fast FoodClean and Kind of SoberWhat Drugs Do to YouStarving for AcceptanceShapin' Up!Dear Food DiaryGuttony GetawayI Desperately Needed Cooking 101What is Bad Food so Good?Why Should Teens Care About Nutrition?My Hood is Bad for My HealthMale on the ScaleScaling BackThe Would-Be VegetarianBreathing EasierHow Exercise Relieves StressPoetry Keeps Me CalmDo for YouNature is My SalvationMy Life with OCDArthritis at ThirteenAddled on Adderaland more Through these essays, teen readers—as well as their parents, teachers, and caregivers—will pick up new tricks to beating bad habits but will also be provided a much-needed glimpse into how the world looks to our younger generations.God’s Smuggler
By Brother Andrew. 2017
ICB, Holy Bible: International Children's Bible
By Thomas Nelson. 2021
The ICB Holy Bible is filled with dozens of full-page, beautifully designed, color illustrations to help children visualize popular Bible characters…
and events.The International Children&’s Bible®, created especially for children in the third grade and up, provides the ideal blend of readability and fidelity to the original meaning of the Scripture texts. While the large print and bold subheadings make it easy to read, this edition is also filled with features that speak directly to children&’s hearts and minds. And boldfaced key words are linked to the Bible&’s robust dictionary to help increase a child&’s comprehension of Scripture.The beautiful illustrations set alongside Bible text are sure to delight your child&’s imagination as they &“see&” popular Bible stories come to life. This Bible includes study helps designed specifically for beginning Bible readers, such as Scripture memorization, &“Miracles of Jesus,&” and &“Kids in the Bible,&” that will help strengthen their knowledge of Scripture.Features include:A convenient &“Where Do I Find It?&” index to track down special biblical characters and eventsStudy helps designed specifically for beginner Bible readers, including Scripture memorization, &“Miracles of Jesus,&” &“Names of God,&” &“Kids in the Bible,&” and the importance of reading the BibleA listing of God&’s promises on such topics as love, peace, protection, and healthDetailed ICB Dictionary describing key Bible characters and termsReading Plans provide an easy framework to help guide kids as they experience God in his wordFull color Bible maps help to visualize historical events and where they happenedReadable 10-point print size displayed in a double column formatDairy-free Food for Kids: More than 100 quick and easy recipes for lactose intolerant children
By Nicola Graimes. 2015
Full of delicious ideas so that children who are lactose intolerant never need miss out on the joy of eating…
good food. Includes tasty recipes for basic dairy-free staples, everyday meals and treats and special occasions.All the recipes are quick and easy to make, and perfect for family dinners too with tasty recipes including Spicy Squash Hummus, Mac with No Cheese, Peanutty Noodles, Maple Caramel Fro-yo and Easy Chocolate & Cherry Cake, the choice is endless!Whistlestop Tales: Around the World in 10 Bible Stories
By Krish Kandiah, Miriam Kandiah. 2021
A superspy from Syria on a surprising secret mission. An ancient mystery unlocked by a senator from Sudan. A brave…
refugee from Jordan who makes history. An Italian soldier whose world is turned upside down. Discover these and other brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God! In ten action-packed stories, Whistlestop Tales tells how God uses people from all over the world in his global adventure. From Iraq to Italy, Sudan to Cyprus, each tale begins with a look at a modern-day country to help ground the characters in their original context and cultures. Things may not happen exactly as you'll find in the Bible, a Whistlestop Tale paints a picture of person, their challenges and victories in a new and exciting way to get you thinking.If you're a fan of David Walliams or Roald Dahl, the chances are you'll really enjoy a Whistlestop Tale and maybe look at the Bible in a whole new way!And don't be fooled by the frivolous first impression - Krish and Miriam are tackling a serious and timely issue here - flagging that racial diversity is a big feature of God's story in the Bible and often we overlook this. In their first children's book, Krish and Miriam Kandiah combine Biblical and theological expertise with a generous helping of artistic license and fun, and, with help from our incredible illustrator Andy Gray, show how a wonderful array of characters are swept up in God's plans for the whole world!Health and Fitness: My Amazing Body (A First Look At #7)
By Pat Thomas. 2003
This title explores what an amazing thing the human body is. It looks at different parts of the body, and…
how they work. The book also explains how the human body needs support from its owner. This includes eating nutritious foods, exercising, getting enough sleep and fresh air. Illness is also looked at, and how every little illness you get helps to support your body's ability to fight disease later on.Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class.Suitable for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), occasional prompts throughout the text give a chance to discuss the issue being raised.Written by trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this is a part of an acclaimed and successful, long-running series of picture-book non-fiction books for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.Twelve Who Followed Jesus
By Sarah Fletcher. 1998
This book tells how the disciples came to follow Jesus and how He commissioned them "fishers of men" (Matt. 4:18-22;…
9:9-13; 10:1-42; Luke 5:1-11; and John 1:43-51). The Arch Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. Other Arch books are available in this library.Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It!: Super Yummy Recipes for Kids
By Lisa O'Driscoll. 2021
A colorful, fun cookbook for foodie kids!Kids love to cook, and parents are always looking for screen-free activities that will…
keep their kids busy and active. This fun new cookbook offers easy, creative recipes for kid-tested foods that will teach cooking (and cleanup!) skills to children ages 6 and up, such as:-Better-Than-the-Mall Cinnamon Rolls-Iced Toaster Tarts-Mac and Cheese Bites-Tortilla Pizzas-Taco Boats-Potato Chip–Crusted Chicken DrumsticksFrom snacks to lunches to fun desserts, Lisa O'Driscoll's Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It!: Super Yummy Recipes for Kids helps children be more independent while giving them a creative activity to enjoy.NIV, Adventure Bible: The Gospel of Mark (Adventure Bible)
By Lawrence O. Richards. 2011
Experience the Gospel of Mark portion of the NIV Adventure Bible! Here&’s a quick tour through the features:• Life in…
Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days• Words to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorize• Did You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God&’s Word and the life of faith• People in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible• Live It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life• Book introduction for the book of Mark• Complete Scripture text from the book of Mark in the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible.Over 10 million copies within the Adventure Bible® brand have been sold. The Adventure Bible is recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!Explore the globe with Waffles + Mochi and learn about the stories behind the food we eat in this accessible,…
child-friendly cookbook, based on the Netflix children&’s show from Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama&’s production company in partnership with Netflix. Join Waffles and Mochi for recipes and cooking adventures that take you around the world—from Delicioso Stew inspired by Peru to a Pani Puri Party in California to making Hands-on Onigiri in Japan. These best friends discover how chefs mix fresh ingredients to create delicious dishes that make our taste buds happy. Each chapter begins with a simple recipe to master—like creating magical salts to dust over your dishes, boiling eggs four ways, and baking a potato that&’s anything but ordinary. Then the recipes build from there. Before you know it, you&’ll be whipping up Tenacious Tomato Salad, Chicken Sancocho, Kimchi Grilled Cheese, and Cloud Meringues. Are you ready? 3 - 2 - Yum, BLAST OFF!Attention all grown-ups! Kids have questions! Now they&’ll have answers. Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their…
bodies work—and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear: &“No more screen time!&” &“Eat your vegetables!&” "You can't have cookies for dinner!" &“You need to take your medicine!&” &“Wash your hands! With soap!&” &“It&’s getting late! Get ready for bed!!&” In this book, Dr. Nina L. Shapiro embarks on an amazing journey through the body as it gets fed, protected, exercised, cleaned, energized, and rested. Each chapter provides kids with age-appropriate explanations and illustrations that address their very good questions about their bodies and health with solid (and fun!) science-based answers. By receiving an in-depth understanding of what it means to be healthy, strong, clean, rested, and energized, kids will soon be able to make smart decisions on their own. The human body is incredible, and the science behind how our bodies work, how the world affects our bodies, and how our bodies affect the world around us is pretty cool, too.Every year, the world’s farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people…
around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to discover the reasons behind food scarcity. Young readers can join the team to find out why many people deal with food insecurity and learn ways that they can help.My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness (A First Look at…Series)
By Pat Thomas. 2002
Are there children in your life who are thinking about their health and physical fitness? This book will help explain…
everything! It will explore the importance of a good diet and plenty of exercise and encourage kids to make positive decisions about caring for themselves. Kids discover that even healthy people get ill sometimes, but that our bodies show real grit and have special abilities to protect us and restore our health.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understandinformation about health and physical fitnessa helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselora whole series of books for children to explore emotional issuesThe A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.Whistlestop Tales: Around the Bible with 10 Extraordinary Children
By Krish Kandiah, Miriam Kandiah. 2022
A prince who was lost for wordsA sister who worried far too muchA brother who walked differently through the worldA…
girl who had to be seen to be believedJoin Krish and Miriam Kandiah on another adventure through 10 retellings of stories from the Bible!While many people with disabilities, differences and disadvantages are often under-valued in our society, under-acknowledged in history and under-represented, Krish and Miriam Kandiah team up again with illustrator Andy Gray to show how God gives people with disabilities a special mention, special honour and very special jobs.Come onboard for the next instalment of Whistlestop Tales! Sometimes we can focus on the stories of miraculous healing in the Bible, but this can make people with disabilities and differences feel like they have nothing to offer the world. But Krish and Miriam introduce us to people in the Bible of all shapes and sizes who go on incredible adventures with God!It's time to remember all the characters in the Bible who do amazing world-changing things - especially those who dare to be different.Celebrity Chef Gaby Melian brings you into her kitchen to teach the best recipes she&’s learned from all over Latin…
America. From desayuno (breakfast) to cena (dinner), merienda (snacks) to postre (dessert), your young chef will be a pro in no time. ¡En sus marcas, listos… fuera! Ready, set, cook!Have you ever tried empanadas? Made cheesy arepas for your family? Or shared homemade, sprinkle-covered chocolate brigadeiros with your friends? Travel the world of Latin America with 70 recipes developed and written by Gaby Melian—all kid-tested and kid-approved by America&’s Test Kitchen Kids' panel of over 15,000 at-home kid recipe testers. A Spanish glossary, fun personal stories, and a peek into Gaby's own kitchen make this book a delicious win for all young chefs and their families! Kids can cook from breakfast to dessert with recipes such as:Arepas con Queso: These Colombian-style round corn cakes are cooked on the stovetop, then stuffed with gouda cheese that melts and gets gooey after a few minutes in the oven.Ensalada de Frutas: This fruit salad is the solution to hot summer days. Add orange juice, water, and ice to the fruit, stir gently to combine, and serve with plenty of juice spooned on top of each serving—the juicier the better!Panqueques con Dulce de Leche: A distant cousin to French crepes, these panqueques are just as delicious, and a bit more forgiving—make them as thick or as thin as you like, with a lot of browning. After cooking, they're filled with luscious, sweet dulce de leche. Empanadas de Pollo: Empanadas are a delicious labor of love. To make them simpler to prepare, this version uses store-bought hojaldradas-style empanada dough rounds and rotisserie chicken.Total Teen: Tracy Anderson's Guide to Health, Happiness, and Ruling Your World
By Tracy Anderson. 2017
Ignite your muscles. Clear your mind. Fuel your body. In a world where no selfie gets snapped without a flawless…
filter and your Instagram idols could teach classes on how to master angles, lighting, and retouching, it’s essential to create a rock-solid relationship with what’s real and what’s beautiful. Here’s the truth: you are real. You are beautiful. You are unique. Fitness pioneer Tracy Anderson is here to be your guide as you fully come to that realization, and fortify yourself with the tools to be your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Total Teen gives you a solid foundation to lead a balanced life—with absolutely no calorie counting, no fad diets, and no unrealistic workout routines. It’s a body-positive approach to taking care of and honoring your total self. Learning how to move, connect, and nourish yourself to let your light shine bright. Inside, you’ll find exercises, activities, and recipes as well as prompts and questions to spark new ways of thinking and new ways of being. You’ll be amazed at how good you can look and feel, and how powerfully you can show up for every aspect of your life. Begin now, and you’ll have a head start that will be with you forever.Chef Gino's Taste Test Challenge: 100+ Winning Recipes That Any Kid Can Cook
By Mike Lowery, Gino Campagna. 2017
Celebrated Chef Gino Campagna knows a BIG secret: ANY KID CAN COOK!The recipes in this book are simple, easy to…
follow, and best of all—TASTY! They’re also open-ended so you can add your favorite flavors and creative flair. Inside young cooks will find delicious and nutritious dishes, from basic pasta and pizza doughs to Ginestrone (aka minestrone) soup and Guac Amore (aka guacamole) to French toast grilled cheese and Fruity Pops, that the entire family will enjoy preparing together. After all, cooking is a team sport!So what are you waiting for? Step into the kitchen with Chef Gino, challenge your taste buds, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!