Delicious and Nutritious [Paperback]

Delicious and Nutritiousis a 24-page nonfiction reader designed for students in Grades K2 to learn about the importance of healthy eating habits. With vibrant photographs and easy-to-read text, this engaging book introduces children to nutritious food groups, balanced meals, and smart snacking. Perfect for health and science units, it builds early literacy and supports wellness education. Introduces basic food groups and their benefits. Encourages balanced meals and healthy choices. Includes real-world examples and colorful food photos. Supports classroom discussions on nutrition and well-being. 24-page leveled reader ideal for Grades K2 health or science topics.

Dona Herweck Riceis the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She’s written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.

Dona’s best-selling children’s title with more than 13,000 copies isHow Plants Grow, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me!™ board book series, andRide with Rampagein partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. When Dona visits classrooms to talk lc"