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Provides opposing views on issues related to school lunches.

What is it like to have a food allergy? For a person with food allergies, the most common foods--such as milk, eggs, or peanut butter--can cause a life-threatening reaction. Find out what it is like to have a food allergy, ways to cope with food allergies, the causes of food allergies and what scientists are doing to combat them.

"Little Rhino's baseball season is in full swing! Grandpa James even buys Rhino a new bat as a reward for keeping up with all of his school work. The bat is perfect for Rhino. It's the right weight and he's sure that he will hit lots of home runs with it. But after practice, Rhino's bat goes missing! Someone is leaving clues for Rhino but he can't figure out any of them. With a big game coming up, will Rhino be able to find his bat in time to help his team?"--Back cover.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning the question, should junk food be sold in school?.

"Inspired by the many bicycle libraries that have opened all across Africa, In a cloud of dust is an uplifting example of how a simple opportunity can make a dramatic change in a child's life"--Publisher.

"Tom has decided he wants to get the most gold stars in Mr. Fullerman's class, but he doubts things will go his way because Marcus cheats, his tooth aches, and Tom has much more important things to do than behave in school. Who can concentrate when you have a sister to annoy, bugs to catch, and swimming to do?"--Amazon.com.

A new chapter book series from Major League Baseball's 2006 National League MVP, Ryan Howard! Little Rhino's baseball season is in full swing! Grandpa James even buys Rhino a new bat as a reward for keeping up with all of his schoolwork. But, after practice, Rhino's bat goes missing! With a big game coming up, will Rhino be able to find his bat in time to help his team?.

"Every day when Little Rhino comes home from school, he finishes his homework, grabs his bat, his glove, and runs outside to meet Grandpa James. They always practice catching and hitting in the backyard. Playing baseball with grandfather is Little Rhino's favorite thing to do, especially when he pretends to be a real Major League homerun hitter"--Provided by publisher.

On the first day of school, a young boy expects only the worst when he discovers that his new gym teacher is "Coach Kong," Mr. Green.