Dairy products come from a mammal's milk. People around the world enjoy dairy. It has important nutrients. But some of the nutrients can be harmful in large amounts. And some people's bodies cannot tolerate dairy. Your Body on Dairy uncovers the nutritional benefits of dairy, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet.

We need food to keep our bodies going. But what are healthy foods and why should we eat them? With engaging text and colorful photos, readers learn how to make healthy food choices. Food Is Fuel includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly Internet sites, and an index.

"It's time to celebrate with the five basic food groups. The mayor of Food Town introduces each food group as they march in the town parade, from the vegetables, fruits, and legumes, to the grains and fats. Kids learn about the importance of all the food groups and how our bodies benefit from each. There is also helpful information on portion size and exercise along with both illustrations of the Food Pyramid and the newly introduced food plate"--...

Valorie Fisher dives deep into the science of what we eat and where ingredients come from by exploring what happens behind the scenes of favorite, everyday foods like pizza, honey, milk, maple syrup, vegetable soup, and more! With the help of bold, eye-catching yet simple graphics, inquisitive minds will love discovering what makes popcorn pop, why bread rises, and how bees make honeycomb. Peppered with facts like how many eggs a hen lays in a year...

"Photosynthesis is an essential beginner biology concept, and young readers are introduced to it in an accessible way as they discover how plants make their own food. The clear and focused text breaks down challenging topics using language that's easy for elementary readers to understand, and a glossary defines unfamiliar terms. Activities are also included to show readers that science is fun and the natural world is meant to be explored with care...

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

Easy-to-follow planting, care and harvesting tips give the beginning gardener a good basic understanding of the growing process, and delicious recipes with step-by-step photos bring the homegrown vegetables to the table to share with others!

Welcome to the world of the Poobugs! A wonderful way to learn about digestion and the importance of a healthy diet. The Poobugs live deep down in the Tunnel of Been, and work hard to make perfect poo. But they can only work with what comes down the line. The story is loosely based on the processes of the gut and the vital contribution of bacteria to the health of the whole body. The production of the right sort of poo is a very strong indicator...

Carbohydrates are the body's primary energy providers. Written for young children, this book discusses the main forms of carbs, how they are created, and why they are important. It explains the differences between simple and complex carbohydrates and between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. It details how carbs are broken down in the digestive system into units small enough to be distributed through the bloodstream, absorbed by...