I Know Where My Food Goes

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Author:   Jacqui Maynard ,  Katharine McEwan ,  Katharine McEwen
Publisher:   Walker Books Ltd
Imprint:   Walker Books Ltd
Edition:   New edition
Weight:   0.163kg
ISBN:  

9780744572339

ISBN 10:   0744572339
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   03 July 2000
Recommended Age:   5+
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock at warehouse  
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Through cozy conversation, just as they are about to devour pizza for lunch, Sam and his mother unravel the process of digestion in this entry in the Sam's Science series. Sam is childishly unscientific, but knows all about saliva and chewing and the tube that runs from his mouth to his stomach; with a little help from his mother, he covers such hard parts as the oesophagus and intestines. The plot line has an eager Sam reporting what he knows, involving much chewing and chomping, squishing and glopping, while his mother expands the discussion with clear explanations of bodily functions. A few Briticisms crop up, to no ill effect, and, while the measurements used are metric, they are defined in context. McEwen's clean-lined cartoons use the colors of a Crayola box, from school-bus yellow to tangerine orange. The typeface resembles a child's careful printing, underscoring the levity of Sam's responses and observations. He and his mother provide science at its simplest, with no small dash of fun. (Kirkus Reviews)

As part of the 'Sam's Science book' series, this is an excellent aid for five to eight - year olds. While laying the table and preparing a meal Sam and his mum share information. Sam knows where his food goes and with his mum's help he learns the correct terms for the processes involved. Healthy eating habits and diet are presented in an entertaining way and Sam has fun with the more explosive words in his vocabulary. Big, bright illustrations will inform and amuse children while remaining adults of the necessity to eat properly. Parents and teachers will enjoy using this book to deal with an important but awkward subject. An index of new vocabulary is included to reinforce learning. Colourful illustrations, clear explanations and examples are child friendly and could give rise to enjoyable debate with the embarrassment factor removed. (Kirkus UK)

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