Many children have allergies these
days, or have friends with allergies. The following books will give
them a opportunity to discover what allergies are all about.
Medikidz Explain Food Allergies
by Kim Chilman-blair
This
book uses a planet model to explain how allergies work. The Medikidz
take Paulina on a tour that explains why Paulina's body reacts like it
does when she accidentally eats peanuts.
The immune system and various reactions are discussed in a kid-friendly manner.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 2,380
Page Count: 40
Accelerated Reader: 3.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 135194
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by Jillian Powell
Gareth Boden (Illustrator)
In
this book Aneil describes what it's like to have food allergies. And
children will learn what sorts of things can trigger a reaction, and how
they can check foods before they or their allergic friend eats them.
Word Count: 825
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 3.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 85345
compiled by Pam
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