food habits

Little Donkey loves eating grass. Grass is so juicy, zingy, sweet, and tangy! Mom asks him to please have a tiny taste of something else -- oranges, watermelon, broccoli? -- but a life of eating grass is just fine with Little Donkey. Until one day he spies his reflection in the watering hole and sees that he has turned green.

Food can be weird. How does meatless meat taste like meat? What's the difference between natural and artificial sweeteners? In Weird Science: Food, readers will explore the science behind food. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

"Breakfast varies from country to country, but it's how all children begin their day. Explore the meals of twelve countries in this introduction to the world"--Provided by publisher.

"After failing a school eating test, picky eater Minerva is placed in the lowest eating track of all: Remedial Eating to Change Habits. RETCH class is full of kids with weird personalities and even weirder food preferences . . . But soon Minerva finds she is not alone in her pickiness, and forms friendships with her new classmates. And together, they find a way to stand up for themselves, picky and proud"--Provided by publisher.

"Frankie the Flamingo loves food but she's tired of eating the same thing day after day: shrimp. So Frankie decides to expand her palate by trying exciting new foods--with some colorful consequences! But as Frankie's food world expands, her friends can't quite seem to understand what's gotten into her. Until they spy on Frankie cooking up something special and decide that they, too, might want to go on a food adventure of their own"--.

"To someone who's never tried it, a dark brown paste made from leftover yeast extract might not sound like a tasty treat. However, in Australia, this dark brown paste called Vegemite is a popular addition to many snacks and meals. Readers of this high-interest book learn all about this and many other popular dishes enjoyed around the world . . . Colorful photographs supplement simple and engaging text, helping readers develop a stronger understanding of the content"--Provided by publisher.

"Manuel will learn about food from around the world as his classmates share their families' food traditions. In this charming story, readers will discover how food is alike and different across cultures"--Provided by publisher.

"Grace M. Cho grew up in a small, rural American town as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. When Grace was fifteen, her Korean mother experienced the onset of schizophrenia, a condition that would continue for the rest of her life. Part food memoir, part sociological investigation, TASTES LIKE WAR is a hybrid text about a daughter's search through intimate and global history to understand herself and the cultural roots of her mother's condition"--Provided by publisher.

"This beautiful collection of more than 50 recipes inspired by the novels of Jane Austen brings readers a sumptuous array of dishes that capture all the spirit and verve of Austen's world and the Regency era, adapted and reimagined for the modern day"--Provided by publisher.

"Food is important for all humans to live. However, not every food helps a person live well. This book explores healthy foods--such as fruits, vegetables, and carbohydrates--and helps readers make informed decisions about their food choices"--Provided by publisher.