| The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids! Contributor(s): Miller, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823421392 ISBN-13: 9780823421398 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: Beginning with a concise discussion of each food group and the newly redesigned food pyramid, and including sections on exercise, drugs, and self-esteem, this informative and lively book will help kids pick up nourishing foods and get into wholesome habits. Gr. 2-4. Miller, who illustrated Barbara Seuling's" From Head to Toe "(2002), contributes both words and pictures in another book about kids and their bodies, which focuses on healthy lifestyle choices. Opening spreads introduce the basic food groups, followed by pages about the day's early meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack), with menu suggestions for each. Later sections touch on physical and mental health: exercise, sleep, moods, and things to avoid (drugs and alcohol). The text is sometimes confusingly brief, and children will need adults to expand on such subjects as eating disorders and steroids, as well as on some sophisticated vocabulary defined). The jumbled format, with brief text boxes and bright pictures cr |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diet & Nutrition - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Fitness & Exercise - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Anatomy & Physiology |
| Dewey: 613.7 |
| Lexile Measure: 880 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 10" W x 10" (0.41 lbs) 40 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beginning with concise discussions of each of the food groups, along with the newly redesigned food pyramid, Ed Miller looks at all aspects of health and nutrition in this accessible and informative book. Fun facts about different foods are included throughout to keep the reading upbeat and clear distinctions are made between healthy and not-so-healthy meal choices. Readers will learn about nutrients, how to read foods labels and what it means to count calories. Readers will also learn how to develop healthy habits, such as making time for breakfast, tips for packing the best lunch, and the benefits of having a sit down (versus fast food) dinner. Overviews on food illnesses and disorders are included as are the importance of sleep and exercise. With Edward Miller's comprehensive writing and clear format, making healthy choices truly becomes easier. |
Contributor Bio(s): Miller, Edward: - Edward Miller has written, illustrated, and designed numerous books for children. He is a graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City. This is the first book he has authored for Holiday House. He lives in New York City. His website is www.edmiller.com. |