Burstein, John

Presents a discussion of the benefits of meats, such as salmon, poultry, and beef, and other sources of protein, such as nuts, seeds, and eggs, and covers sources of meat around the world, various health benefits, and foods that vegetarians eat to get their protein.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of foods that are made with grain, including cereal, spaghetti, and bread, and covers health benefits for growing children and the various types of grain plants found around the world, such as sorghum, rice, and millet.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of fruit, covering where they grow and how they are transported, health benefits for growing children, and the value of eating locally grown produce.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, covering how they are made, health benefits for growing children, and different animals that provide milk for people around the world.

Helps students understand the importance of tolerance toward those with different opinions, perspectives, and beliefs.

Teaches the concept of data collection to children from the prekindergarten level to grade two through a story in which Addison, Multiplex, Mina, Split, and the other math monsters perform a survey, asking their friends about their favorite pancake flavors.

The four Math Monsters show how to estimate as they help Aunt Two Lips figure out how many gollywomples are on her 100 trees.

The Math Monsters explain how things can look different depending on one's perspective and explore the shapes of buildings in Monster Town.

Includes index.

Slim Goodbody helps his friend Mandy learn how to become a smart shopper while working at the local grocery store.