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| READING THE NEWS
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You Can Lead A Child To Milk...
by
Andrew Duncan
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As a registered
nurse who sometimes works in public schools, Mary Ann Clark was alarmed
when she noticed today's children regularly choose soda over milk. So,
the ever-enterprising Mary Ann and her husband George -- who moonlights
as a biochemist -- set out to fix the unhealthy problem: they invented
a carbonated milk drink!
It took
the husband-and-wife team seven years to perfect the combination of powdered
milk and water that they've dubbed Refreshing Power Milk (RPM). Boasting
more protein and fewer calories than a 12-ounce can of Coke, each 12-ounce
serving of RPM has the nutritional value of skim milk, and contains 40
percent of the recommended daily amount of calcium.
The fizzy
drink with the mild milk taste comes in three different flavors: vanilla
cappuccino, chocolate raspberry, and Brazilian chocolate. According to
the Clarks, orders from school districts are already pouring in.
Looking
for healthy school lunch ideas? How about some school-centric reading
for both kids and adults? Check out our following selections!
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 Healthy
Treats and Super Snacks for Kids
By Penny
Warner
Tired of your children constantly noshing on unhealthy fare like potato
chips and cookies? Look no further than Warner's helpful and enthusiastic
Healthy Treats and Super Snacks! These 200 scrumptious recipes for
meals, snacks, beverages, and treats are easy to fix, fun to eat, and do
a body good. Great not only for kids, but for junk food-addicted adults,
as well. |
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 School
of Dreams: Making the Grade at a Top American High School
By Edward
Humes
Why is Cerrito, California's Whitney High School consistently ranked as
one of the nation's top public schools? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
Humes attempts to explain why in this fascinating and revealing look at
American education. Year after year, Whitney students show a low percentage
of discipline and drug problems; excel beyond similarly skilled students
from across the country; and are accepted to top colleges. Compellingly,
Humes discovers Whitney's success doesn't come from money or the latest
government program, but from time-honored standards such as commitment,
encouragement, and achievement. |
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 Junie
B., First Grader: Boss of Lunch
By Barbara
Park, Illustrated by Denise
Brunkus
In this typically irresistible Junie B. adventure, the energetic and precocious
youngster gets herself into another zany predicament. Junie loves her new
lunch box, but is disappointed to hear that bought lunches are better than
lunches that are brought. However, when she finds out that her old friend
Mrs. Gutzman is working in the school cafeteria, Junie gets herself signed
up for lunchroom duty. Of course, being Junie B., she eventually gets herself
into a heap of trouble! |
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 Brown
Bag Success: Making Healthy Lunches Your Kids Won't Trade
By Sandra
K. Nissenberg and Barbara
N. Pearl
"Healthy" and "fun" don't have to be mutually exclusive! Registered dietitians
Nissenberg and Pearl emphasize creativity, nutrition, and variety in this
thoughtful and enjoyable cookbook. Wonderful recipes like Lunch on a Stick,
The Inside-Out Cheese Sandwich, Alphabetter Muffins, and Mini Drumsticks
will have your kids actually looking forward to eating -- and maybe even
making! -- their lunch. |
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 Countdown
to Kindergarten
By Alison
McGhee, Illustrated by Harry
Bliss
From the Autumn
2002 Children's Book Sense 76!
"Hysterical! A young girl hears erroneous information about kindergarten
from a first-grader, and nervously awaits the start of school. Hilarious
illustrations (you have to read the cereal box!) combine with simple text
in this tongue-in-cheek take on first-day jitters! Parents will love this,
too!" -- Kathleen Carey, The Little Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza,
Albany, NY
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 Click
Clack Moo: Cows That Type
By Doreen
Cronin, Illustrated by Betsy
Lewin
Moos, quacks, clucks: Farmer Brown is happy when he hears the everyday
sounds of his bustling farm. He's a little concerned when one day, amidst
the normal noise, he hears a distinct "click…clack…moo"! What is this
strange new sound? And where is it coming from? It seems his cows have
gotten a hold of a typewriter, and are making demands for warm blankets!
Farmer Brown gives the cows what they want…but what will happen when his
other animals learn how to type? Genuinely clever and refreshingly intelligent,
Click Clack Moo is one of the best children's picture books in
recent memory.
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