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Little D's Nutrition Expedition® Book List

Tops & Bottoms
by Janet Stevens
Harcourt Children's Books, 1995
ISBN 0152928510
Ages 4 to 8
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Hare and Bear negotiate a deal where bear donates the land, Hare handles the labor and they split their vegetable crop in half. All Bear has to do is choose the half he wants - tops or bottoms!

Supermarket
by Kathleen Krull and Melanie Hope Greenberg (Illustrator)
Holiday House, 2001
ISBN 0823415465
Ages 3 to 8
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Vibrant illustrations take young readers on a trip through the supermarket from the moment the electric-eye doors open wide to the time active shoppers reach the checkout counter. Food trivia, statistics, fun facts about the Food Guide Pyramid, information how food gets from the farm to the unloading dock, and more appear on boxes, bulletin boards, maps and other illustrations that catch children's eyes. This book is a perfect addition to agriculture, social studies or nutrition units. Extend it with a field trip to a local supermarket.

The Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day, Revised Edition
by Loreen Leady
Holiday House, 1994, 2007
ISBN 0823412334
Ages 4 to 8
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An elegant feline waiter shows customers the delicious foods available on the MyPyramid menu. Each of MyPyramid's color bands is explored using vivid illustrations and simple text. An excellent review of portions, portion size and physical activity teaches you readers "The size of your serving depends on your size and activity level," and they need an hour of physical activity every day.

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