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The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids

by Richie Chevat

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What ’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to... (more)

The Omnivore's Dilemma

A Natural History of Four Meals

by Michael Pollan

The bestselling author of The Botany of Desire explores the ecology of eating to unveil why we consume what we consume in the twenty-first century "What should we have for dinner?" To one degree or another this simple question assails any creature faced with a wide choice of things to eat. Anthropologists call it the omnivore's dilemma. Choosing from among the countless potential foods nature offers, humans... (more)

Who Eats What? Food Chains and Food Webs (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)

Who Eats What? Food Chains and Food Webs (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)

by Patricia Lauber

An award-winning author and artist explain how every link in a food chain is important because each living thing depends on others for survival. "Clear, simple drawings illustrate the clear, simple text. Informative and intriguing, this basic science book leads children to think about the complex and interdependent web of life on Earth."'BL. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1996 (NSTA/CBC)

Food Chain Frenzy (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book #17 ) (Magic School Bus, Chapter Book)

Food Chain Frenzy (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book #17 ) (Magic School Bus, Chapter Book)

by John Speirs, Anne Capeci

Ms. Frizzle is the weirdest teacher around, and Arnold is her most reluctant student. A field trip on the Magic School Bus can be torture for Arnold, and there is just one thing that can make it worse: his cousin Janet. With his know-it-all relative's visit combined with an all-wheel learning adventure, it is sure to be a school day Arnold won't soon forget. The Friz is always hungry for adventure, and that's just... (more)

Dory Story

by Jerry Pallotta

Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books. His combination of interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations have mesmerized countless children across the United States. Jerry spent his teenage years in the fishing town of Scituate, Massachusetts, where he kept lobster traps, harvested seaweed, and rode on fishing draggers. He wanted to share the creatures... (more)

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