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Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist - State of Michigan

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26 Things Small Hands Do<br />

Paratore, Collen 5 3 N<br />

Free Spirit Publishing, 2004<br />

From A to Z, children’s hands make things and perform actions that represent a word for each letter. This delightful<br />

picture book is a celebration <strong>of</strong> many things children can do. Large, colorful illustrations enhance this appealing book<br />

which can be used to teach children how to use their hands to be physically active.<br />

Achoo! The most interesting book<br />

you’ll ever read about germs<br />

Romanek, Trudee 1 3 N<br />

Kids Can Press, 2003<br />

Part <strong>of</strong> the Mysterious You series for ages 9-14, this book provides a wealth <strong>of</strong> information about germs and how they<br />

can sometimes make us sick, how our bodies battle illnesses, and how vaccinations protects us. Written in a lively<br />

manner with interesting examples that relate to youngsters, this book also includes activities and fascinating facts.<br />

Colorful, cartoon-style illustrations add to its appeal.<br />

Alice in Pastaland: A Math Adventure<br />

Wright, Alexandra 2 3 F<br />

Charlesbridge Publishing, 1997<br />

This clever parody <strong>of</strong> Lewis Carroll’s fantasy, Alice in Wonderland, has Alice landing at the bottom <strong>of</strong> the rabbit hole<br />

with a plop—in Pastaland. The book takes her on a humorous journey filled with mathematical adventures and pasta<br />

varieties as she tries to help the White Rabbit solve a problem.<br />

Aliens for Breakfast<br />

Spinner, Stephanie and Jonathan Etra 1 3 F<br />

Random House, 1988<br />

Richard hates cereal until he discovers an intergalactic special agent in his cereal box. Aric, the special agent, joins<br />

Richard to save the Earth from an alien takeover. An award winning, Stepping Stone chapter book, this novel is full <strong>of</strong><br />

humor and zany one-liners. A great springboard to a cereal-tasting experience.<br />

All-American Girls Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Baseball League, The<br />

Scott, Daisy 5 3 N<br />

McGraw-Hill School Division, 2003<br />

This engaging book tells the story <strong>of</strong> the first female pr<strong>of</strong>essional baseball league. Formed during WWII the “All-<br />

American Girls S<strong>of</strong>tball League” exceeded expectations and drew large crowds. The players’ successes, challenges and<br />

obstacles are described. The last page provides questions and an activity.<br />

Alligator Arrived with Apples: A Potluck Alphabet Feast<br />

Dragonwagon, Crescent 1 2 F<br />

Macmillan Publishing Company, 1987<br />

Alligator arrived with apples and allspice while Zebra zipped over a zaftig zucchini. This colorful, lively alphabet book<br />

uses rhymes and alliteration to celebrate a Thanksgiving feast that goes from A-to-Z.<br />

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