Burstein, John

Helps students learn to become better communicators by paying attention, making eye contact, asking questions, and giving feedback.

Explains ways to make friends; describes healthy friendships and how to apologize; discusses why some friendships end; and includes a glossary and a list of resources.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of oils and water, covering various sources of oils, such as almonds, fish, and olives, and how much water is needed each day to stay healthy.

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.

Introduces children from the prekindergarten level through second grade to computers, presenting a story in which Addison, Multiplex, Mina, Split, and the other math monsters unpack a computer and find they can play games, e-mail, and use the Internet.

Teaches pattern concepts to children from the prekindergarten level to grade two through a story in which Addison, Multiplex, Mina, Split, and the other math monsters paint shapes on their room walls and discover they can also find shapes outside.

The four monsters set up number signs along Monster Town Road to help Multiplex find cars when they break down.