food habits

One morning Achilles, a young crocodile, insists that he will eat a child that day and refuses all other food, but when he actually finds a little girl, she puts him in his place.

Describes food and farming practices in colonial America.

Tom is sure that he does not like peas, beans, broccoli, corn, or carrots, until one day he eats them all cooked together in a casserole.

Because her eating habits cause some problems, Arturo the aardvark's younger sister has to stay home when her family eats out.

Relates how the body uses carbohydrates, vitamins, and other nutrients. Also discusses food additives, sports nutrition, and other related topics.

Pocoapoco, a turtle that does everything very slowly--except eating--gets a very wise bit of advice on chewing.

A greedy python eats to excess, finally eating himself.

From the bestselling author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "In Defense of Food" comes this collection of simple, sensible, and easy to use rules--the perfect guide for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food he or she eats. (Consumer Health).

This volume introduces the most popular traditional festivals celebrated by Chinese people all over the globe, including the Chinese New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and other celebrations.

Explains why we eat, how our bodies process food, and which foods contain various nutrients.