Amanda Rondeau

This book is a good example of informational literature, because it describes the nutritional benefits of consuming grains while the facts are true and accurate. Readers will quickly learn that grains are the number one source for gaining energy throughout the day, and the book lists multiple foods that are considered grains to add to one's diet. Young readers will appreciate the straightforward text, and they can easily visualize the content with the added illustrations.

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This informational book consists of several characteristics that make the content presented in the book a great investment to learning about nutrition. For example, the information is true and accurate, providing fantastic facts for consuming proteins. In addition, the book explains the nutritional benefits of consuming protein in a daily diet, and why our bodies rely on it. This book is also designed in a kid-friendly manner, so young readers will enjoy the content as well!

Age show more Appropriateness: Primary

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This book is a good example of informational literature, because the author raves about the nutritional benefits vegetables can have in every individual's diet. The information presented in the book is accurate, and can be used as an educational resource for teaching nutrition to young children. Overall, the reader will gain a sense that vegetables are vital in one's daily diet.

Age Appropriateness: Primary

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This is an informational book that provides applications and variants of milk that are listed in the food guide pyramid. The information presented in the book is true, and it is designed in a way that children can easily relate to, as there are several examples and pictures to enhance the reading. Overall, this would be a great book to use when allowing children to explore the milk food group.

Age Appropriateness: Primary

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