Crunching Carrots, NOT Candy/Bataneando Zana-horias, no Dulces

By Judy Slack

This bilingual picture book teaches kids how to eat healthily by introducing them to “5-a-day color way” nutrition. Beginning with red (e.g., tomatoes, apples) and proceeding through green (asparagus, broccoli), yellow (carrots, sweet corn), blue (blueberries, eggplant), and white (mushrooms, garlic), readers learn how to make balanced food choices at a glance. Each page includes a Spanish translation. Ages 7–10. 36 pp. $17.95 To order, visit www.crunchingcarrotsnotcandy.com.
 

"L" is for library

By Sonya Terry, Illustrated by Nicole Wong

An abecedarium for book lovers introduces young children to the delights of the library while reinforcing the alphabet. Led by an orange tabby cat and four ducklings, readers explore literary genres (B is for bio-graphy), how to find books (K is for keyword searches), proper deportment (Q is for quiet), reference materials (T is for thesaurus), and everything else they need to know to mine the riches of the library. Charming illustrations conjure the special pleasures found only in the presence of books. PreK–2. 32 pp. $16.95 from UpstartBooks. To order, call 1-800-448-4887.

Parasites: Latching On To a Free Lunch

By Paul Fleischer

Fleas, lice, aphids, tapeworms, plus many other small creatures and plants that feed off of other living things—for example, us—are the subject of this fascinating and eye-opening book. (And speaking of eyes, watch out for loa loa, or eyeworm.) Nicely illustrated with photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, this is a quick and informative introduction to the science of parasitology, good for any young person with a leaning toward biology or a high “ick quotient.” Be prepared for vivid images. Ages 10–12. 112 pp. $27.93 from Twenty-First Century Books.

Visit www.lernerbooks. com to order.

Summarization in Any Subject: 50 Techniques to Improve Student Learning

By Rick Wormeli

Trying to get students to follow every word—whether spoken or on the page—is no easy task. You might want to teach them how to break down information into bite-size pieces. The author gives numerous examples of how to help your students identify the important information in almost any lesson material. For teachers of grades 3–12. 225 pp. $29.95 from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. To order, go to http://shop.ascd.org .