Explains the functions of fat in a healthy diet, discussing sources of this nutrient, how the body uses fats, and what happens when too much fat is consumed.
Examines food and nutrition related topics that have been featured in the news, covering superfoods, friendly bacteria, phytochemicals, going green, obesity, antioxidants, and fad diets.
Teaches readers the importance of proper food safety and explains how to avoid hidden dangers such as contamination, undercooked food, proper preparation, and other related topics.
Presents a brief biography of eighteenth-century British explorer and navigator James Cook, describing his three great voyages of exploration in the South Pacific Ocean, as well as for his attempt to find a Northwest passage across the North American continent.
Describes the characteristics of walking sticks; looks at their body parts, organs, life cycle, habitats, and appetites; and discusses their interactions with humans.
Examines the life and explorations of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese sea captain whose search for a westward route to the Spice Islands led to the first circumnavigation of the Earth in the early sixteenth century..
