hunger

"Can kids and monsters become friends? Adorable monster Chompy REALLY wants to find out in this hilarious interactive picture book! Give Chompy high-fives on fold-out pages. But what happens when Chompy smells something delicious...and the book becomes Chompy?! Will you let Chompy's fold-out tongue have a little lick of your elbow? What about a nibble of your nose? Keep turning the pages for a surprise ending...and a big fold-out hug from your newest monster friend!" -- adapted from Amazon.com.

"The very cranky bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery. But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the jungle?"--P. [4] of ocver.

Poverty and hunger look different around the world. In the United States, poverty can include people living on the streets as well as those who have low-paying jobs and receive formal government assistance. In other parts of the world, those living in poverty may only have a shack and no available jobs. Poor living conditions and not having enough to eat cause deaths every day. What can young people do about it? This set not only introduces the problems associated with poverty and hunger in an age-appropriate way, but also gives readers tips to standing against poverty and hunger in their communities.

"A biography about chef Jos? Andr?s, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world"--Provided by publisher.

"We are back in the days . . . when dinosaurs walked the Earth. Smallasaurus is on the hunt for some sweet and juicy ferns. But oh no! Here comes Badasaurus--a great big, meat-eating dinosaur! He's going to catch Smallasaurus and it's going to be a sad and terrible ending . . . or is it?"--Provided by publisher.

Maddi's fridge is almost empty, while Sophia's fridge is full of food. How can Sophia help her friend Maddi without breaking her promise not to tell anyone?.

"Max and her friends are back and ready to take on their biggest problem yet: world hunger. While the Change Makers tackle this huge issue, Max must also avoid the evil Corp and her nemesis, Dr. Zimm. But they're not the only ones looking for Max, and as she finds herself on the run, she discovers that Einstein created a time machine. And it might give her clues to her past - her distant past..."--Provided by publisher.

"Gabby the babysitter is stuck in a house without snacks! How will she survive without her mushroom pizza, chocolate donuts, and peanut butter-filled pretzels? The Hunger Heroes know it's only a matter of time before she's in the hangry danger zone. They think it's an open and shut case, but little do they know that an enemy--a giant green one--lurks in the shadows to defeat them"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the Hunger Heroes: Tooths the bean, Chip ninja, Tammy the tomato, and Leonard the celery stalk, ready to save kids, even cranky, annoying ones, the world over! It was a typical Monday when the the Hunger Heroes got the call: a kid in Ms. Sternbladder's class hadn't eaten since the night before and wasn't allowed to sneak snacks! How would he pass his spelling test, study for math, or play soccer at recess if his stomach was growling out of control? It's the Hunger Heroes to the rescue in Jarrett Lerner's silly, superhero adventure!"--.

"The Hunger Heroes: Toots the Bean, Chip Ninja, Tammy the Tomato, and Leonard the Celery Stalk return in another madcap adventure! OH, NO: It's a 10-21 Alert! Gabby the babysitter is stuck in a house without snacks! How will she survive without her mushroom pizza, chocolate donuts, and peanut butter-filled pretzels? The Hunger Heroes know it's only a matter of time before she's in the han-gry danger zone. They think it's an open and shut case, but little do they know that an enemy-a giant green one-lurks in the shadows to defeat them!"--.