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SEARCH BY TITLE Title TN Message Rating F/N Germ Busters, The Wells, Rosemary 1 1 F Hyperion Books for Children, 2002 The children in Mrs. Jenkins’ class sing the Clean Hands song and wash their hands frequently with soap and water. But the Frank twins think hand washing is for sissies and don’t keep their hands germ-free. When Nora Frank and her family become sick, the science teacher comes to the rescue by building a Germostat machine that can tell when someone’s hands haven’t been washed. Will the twins learn their lesson and keep their hands germ-free now?” Germ Zappers Balkwill, Fran and Mic Rolph 1 3 N Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2002 Part of the Enjoy Your Cells series, this informational book explains how the body protects itself against sickness and disease. Lively writing and colorful cartoon-style illustrations clearly explain the role of bacteria, viruses, and other germs in our bodies. Germs Are Not for Sharing Verdick, Elizabeth N/A 3 N Free Spirit Publishing, 2006 This study board book tells children in a variety of situations how not to spread germs. With simple text and large, colorful illustrations, the book shows a young boy getting a tissue, blowing, wiping, and then tossing it in the trash. The children and adults in this book are ethnically diverse. The last two pages provide tips for parents and caregivers on how to help children stay healthy and not spread germs. Germs Make Me Sick! Berger, Melvin 1 3 N Harper Collins Publishers, 1995 We all know that germs can make us sick, but this informational book teaches how they do that and how to prevent this from happening. The book provides clearly-written and succinct descriptions of how bacteria and viruses work, examples that pertain to children’s daily experiences, and attractive illustrations that clarify concepts. Part of the Let’s- Read-And-Find-Out Science series, Stage 2, it includes hand-on activities that can be done independently. Germs on their Fingers! Ferrin, Wendy Wakefield N/A 3 F The Wakefield Connection, Inc., 2001 Two books in one: this story is told in English for half of the book and then it can be flipped over and the story is told in Spanish. A mother finds a clever way to deal with her worries about germs on her children’s dirty hands and how to share the solution to others. Bold, colorful illustrations complement the simple text. Germs! Germs! Germs! Katz, Bobbi 1 3 N Scholastic Inc., 1996 Germs are everywhere and in this informational book, germs assume a first person stance as they describe what they do, how they multiply and what their enemies are. Part of the Hello Reader Science Series, Level 3, for grades 1 and 2 (although appropriate for preschool), this book presents a brief but engaging overview enhanced with witty cartoon-style illustrations. Page 50 UPDATED MICHIGAN TEAM NUTRITION BOOKLIST
SEARCH BY TITLE Title TN Message Rating F/N Giant Carrot, The Peck, Jan 2 3 F Dial Books for Young Readers, 1998 Adapted from a favorite Russian folktale, “The Turnip,” this story features a family who plants a carrot seed. Each family member does something to help the carrot grow, but what Little Isabelle does is the most unusual. She dances and sings around the carrot and makes it grow bigger and bigger. This imaginative picture book with folk art illustrations makes an excellent read-aloud. It has a recipe for “Little Isabelle’s Carrot Puddin’.” Gino Badino Engel, Diana 2 3 F Morrow Junior Books, 1991 Gino has a fabulous talent, but his family doesn’t think so. The Badino family of mice thinks Gino should help in the family pasta factory instead of playing with dough and sculpting macaroni animals. When the business fails, Gino finds a unique solution to the problems. The light-hearted illustrations show the Badino family specializing in spinach, egg, carrot, and tomato pastas. This picture book could be used as a good springboard to creating dough sculptures. It could also lead to tasting different kinds of pasta. Giraffes Can’t Dance Andreae, Giles 5 3 F Orchard Books, 2001 Gerald the giraffe longs to dance at the annual African Jungle Dance. But his neck is too long, and his legs are too skinny, and he stumbles and falls. All the other animals laugh at him and call him names until a little cricket helps him find his own special music. This delightful story will amuse and inspire youngsters who have ever felt like they just can’t do what others do. Rhyming verse and colorful illustrations convey the wit and charm of this picture book. Girl Wonders: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings Hopkinson, Deborah 5 3 F Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2003 Loosely based on the life of female baseball pioneer Alta Weiss, this delightful picture book tells the story of a young girl who can throw a ball better than most boys. Nicknamed “Girl Wonder,” she joins a boys’ semipro team at age 17 and becomes their star pitcher, attracting crowds who want to see a girl play baseball. Eye-catching illustrations enhance the lyrical text. This book also has a timeline with highlights of women in baseball. The back cover has a full-page photograph of Alta Weiss from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Good Bread, A Book of Thanks Weninger, Brigitte 2 2 N North-South Books, 2003 As a child and her mother bake bread, she learns how grains grow, are harvested, and then ground into wheat. This charming picture book uses simple text and warm, appealing illustrations to tell the story and convey information. UPDATED MICHIGAN TEAM NUTRITION BOOKLIST Page 51
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