Deconstructed Diets
Series of 6 titles
Take a look at a burger, peer at a pizza and sniff at your sandwich. Do you know what’s inside? How about what your food is made of and where it comes from? Let’s deconstruct dishes, break them down and slice them up to find out what they’re made of and if they’re good for us! This series is a fun mix of illustrations and photographs that introduces readers to nutrition and health concepts as well as exposing them to food from around the world.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | Beginning Readers |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Fusion Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2021-01-01 |
| Dewey | 641.5951-641.84 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 7.75 |
| Lexile | 520-600 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents |
Reviews
SLJ Review of Deconstructed Diets
Young readers get an early education in nutrition with this fun and informative series. Each book takes a deep dive into a popular food item beginning with a short history of the food before delving into the ingredients by exploring the process of creating each ingredient.
Readers will learn about which unhealthy additives they should avoid and healthy alternatives. They will also learn about the consequences of over-processing food and how to adjust recipes for a variety of diets. There is a lot of information but the infographic format keeps readers’ interest high.
VERDICT: An important introduction to nutrition and mindful eating. Highly recommended.