Book details
Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun (Science for Every Kid Series)
Description
The latest Science for Every Kid book from everybody's favorite science teacher ...Fabulous food facts and experiments for curious kids! How does milk help me grow? Where do vitamins come from? Do carrots really strengthen my eyesight? Nutrition for Every Kid has all these answers and more! To the delight of children, parents, and teachers everywhere, Janice VanCleave returns to the popular Science for Every Kid series to teach kids ages eight to twelve about all the food groups, vitamins and minerals, the relationship between energy and food, how to read nutrition labels, and much more. All the activities are safe, easy to do, and require only household materials. * Each chapter is packed with food facts and a step-by-step, food-related activity * Lots of fun illustrations, exercises, and easy-to-follow activities, all in the popular Janice VanCleave style
Age
8-12
Text complexity
beginner
Length
240 pages
Why to read
- It offers essential information about food groups, nutrients, digestion, and healthy eating habits, laying a solid foundation for kids to understand how their dietary choices affect their bodies and overall health.
- Janice VanCleave's writing style is clear and accessible, making complex scientific concepts understandable for kids of various ages, and allowing even parents and educators to engage with the material and facilitate learning.
- Through experiments and activities, children are encouraged to ask questions, make predictions, and observe outcomes, which fosters critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills.
- The book provides a hands-on approach to learning with easy and fun activities that help children understand the science behind food and nutrition, making the educational process enjoyable and memorable.