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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1180L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book explores obesity and how people with the disease manage it. It examines how obesity affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains how obesity can be prevented and treated. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative...
2) Skinny
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
After undergoing gastric-bypass surgery, a self-loathing, obese teenaged girl loses weight and makes the brave decision to start participating in high school life, including pursuing her dream of becoming a singer and finding love.
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Argues that the combination of sugars, fats, and salts "hijacks" the human body's eating habits, creating a dangerous cycle of overeating, and promotes healthy eating habits and methods to avoid overeating.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Ernie, an overweight high school student and long-time target of bullies, relies on his best friend Will to watch his back until Will, overwhelmed by problems at home and guilt over his brother's death, seeks a final solution.
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