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My Awesome Reader.................... 3

Food, Fitness and Health............. 6

Healthcare Then and Now.......... 19

Flora and Fauna........................... 38

Save the Frogs!.............................. 51

Benjamin Franklin: a Man

to Be Remembered........................ 70

Women Stand Up!......................... 83

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A Visit to the UK........................... 102

Natural Wonders.......................... 115

A Lot to Do on the Farm.............. 134

The Agricultural World................ 147

Recommendations............... 166

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 Written by Curtis Beerman
Adapted by Jesica Graziano

Having good habits is closely connected to being healthy. There

are several ways in which you can include healthy habits in your
daily life. Nutrition and exercise help a lot, but they aren’t the
only options. Nowadays, it’s highly recommended to develop a
body-and-mind connection.

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 Rice, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, bread, and tortillas are
grains. They are obtained from plants, such as wheat,
oats, barley, corn, and rice. Kids our age need between
three and six ounces of grains a day.

One slice of bread, one cup of cereal, or half of a cup of rice

is about one ounce. Whole grains contain more minerals than
refined grains. So brown rice is better than white rice. Oatmeal
is better than corn flakes. Whole wheat bread is better than white
bread, at least from a nutritional point of view.

Fruits and vegetables are especially important because

we should have a colorful diet, which means a mix of
fruits and vegetables. We should eat two to two and a
half cups of vegetables, and one and a half cups
of fruit a day. An apple, a banana, a tomato, or an
orange equals about one cup.

The most nutritious vegetables are dark green,

for example, broccoli, spinach, and dark lettuce.
Orange vegetables, such as carrots, squash, and
sweet potatoes, are also very good for you.

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Oils are also necessary. We need only five teaspoons of oil a day.
That’s not very much. We can get oils when food is cooked in it. The
mayonnaise we put on sandwiches and salad dressings contain oil.
Nuts, seeds, olives, some fish, and avocados also contain oils.

Oils from plants and fish are very good. They help repair cell damage.
They also help the body’s systems work properly. Good oils are
important for the heart and the blood. The body also needs them to
fight infections. Children need oils to grow and to improve the way
their senses work.

Dairy products include milk but also yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and
pudding. They give us calcium and vitamin D, which help our bones
grow strong. They also help our nervous system work well. When we
get enough dairy a day, our teeth get stronger. We need about three
cups of milk and other dairy products a day. It’s important to eat dairy
products that are low in fat and calories.

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 Protein is important, too. Meat is a source of protein. Beans are
vegetables but, surprisingly, they’re a good source of protein as well.
Eggs and fish are also a source of protein. Kids our age need about
five ounces of protein a day.

Protein makes our body strong and supports good health. The best kind
of protein is found in lean meat, fish, and beans, because they’re the
lowest in cholesterol—a special fat that can block blood flow in the
body’s blood vessels.

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Active Lifestyle
We should play energetically for at least 30 minutes a day. Playing
energetically is considered exercise. It strengthens the heart and muscles.
It also makes bones stronger. Exercise helps us digest food better.

Plenty of movement puts us in a better mood. When we exercise, we don’t

feel so tired. Also, we may be less likely to get angry or impatient. When
we do enough exercise, we sleep better and think more clearly. We may
even do better in school.

At school, we usually move our body in different ways: we walk from our
classroom to the art and music rooms, go up and down stairs, sit and stand
many times during the school day, play games at recess, and also have
physical education classes. Many of us even play sports after school!

Exercising is good for our health. We should exercise carefully so we don’t

get hurt. Everyone, regardless their age, should follow a healthy diet and
put muscles into action!

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 Being active is not that difficult,
especially before and after school.
Even if some of us live close enough
to school to walk or go by bike, our
parents usually prefer to drive us
there. Walking to school could be
a good option.

Too many students just sit during

recess. We should play with
basketballs or jump ropes, for
example. We could join a team
sport, such as baseball, basketball,
volleyball, or soccer. Partner sports,
such as tennis, badminton, and
kayaking, are also excellent. Other
activities include running, inline
skating, and swimming.

Everyone can find an activity that

they enjoy. Too many students go
home, play video games, or sit at
the computer after school. After
being in school all day, our body
needs a workout. Go outside and
play, especially when the weather
is nice!

Families can stay fit together. Family

vacations could include some
physical activity. When they go to
the beach, they can swim and play
catch in the water. They can also
walk on the beach in the morning
and again in the evening, or even
join fitness events, or competitions,
such as rock climbing, playing
baseball, or tennis. Being active
is fun when you do it with others!

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People who are stressed often have physical problems, too. They may
get ulcers, have headaches, or have high blood pressure. Even kids
can have these symptoms if they become too stressed or upset
about something.

For the youngest, sources of stress can be varied. Students may get very
nervous and stressed right before a test. Sometimes, they can be upset
because of a family problem or an argument with a friend. This illness
is real. Sometimes stress is caused even by fear.

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 People who are often sad might not take good
care of themselves. They may not have a
nutritious diet or do exercise. They may easily
catch colds or other illnesses. Too much stress
could weaken their immune system, which
protects from germs and diseases.

In schools, there’s usually a counselor. This

person helps students who feel stressed by
talking about things that are bothering them.
Talking with others can help someone handle
stress better. Talking may also help a person
find ways of coping with problems.

Nowadays, learning how to relax is extremely important. For

instance, some people try caring for a pet or talking with someone
to help calm their mind. Exercise can release stress, too. Even a long
walk can be calming.

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How Healthy
Are We?
Let’s keep track of the food we eat, the exercise we do, and our moods
and feelings. Try to make better food choices. Play outside instead of
watching TV. Let’s share our problems with our friends and family.
We’ll feel better and have more energy!

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1. Did you like the text? Color the bar.

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2. Write a brief summary. Use some of the key words in the box.

nutrition  exercise
body  and  mind connection
                                          

                                          

                                          

3. What is your favorite food? Draw and write.

                                        

4. What do you do to keep a 5. What else are you

healthy lifestyle? What would reading now? Write title,
you like to start doing? author, and genre.

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 Mind Map

1. Complete the mind map.

Grains
Fact: 

Examples: 
Proteins Vegetables
Fact:  Fact: 

Examples: 

Examples: 

Food
Groups
Dairies Fruits
Fact:  Fact: 

Examples: 
Oils Examples: 
Fact: 

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 Glossary

cholesterol: (n.) a substance containing a lot

of fat.

counselor: (n.) a person whose job is to provide

advice, help, or encouragement.

dairy: (adj.) used to refer to foods that are made

from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese.

damage: (v.) to harm or spoil something.

illness: (n.) a disease of the body or mind.

improve: (v.) to get better.

oatmeal: (n.) a type of flour made from oats.

protein: (n.) one of the many substances found

in food, such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs,
that is necessary for the body to grow and
to be strong.

strengthen: (v.) to make something stronger or

to become stronger.

symptom: (n.) any feeling of illness or

physical or mental change that is caused
by a particular disease.

teaspoon: (n.) a small spoon used for

measuring food.

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 Recommendations

“Food, Fitness and Health”

• How Do My Muscles Get Strong?: Muscles and Exercise

by Steve Parker
• What You Need to Know about Obesity by Nancy Dickmann
• What You Need to Know about Diabetes by Amanda Kolpin

“Healthcare Then and Now”

• Smart Girl: Yoga for Brain Power by Rebecca Rissman

• Ancient Medicine by Andrew Langley
• Calm Girl: Yoga for Stress Relief by Rebecca Rissman

“Flora and Fauna”

• Endangered Rain Forests: Investigating Rain Forests in Crisis

by Rani Iyer
• Polar Bears by Kathy Allen
• Elephants Under Pressure: A Cause and Effect Investigation
by Kathy Allen

“Save the Frogs!”

• Pete Bogg: King of the Frogs by Sonneborn, Martínez, and Bracho

• Deformed Frogs: A Cause and Effect Investigation by Kathy Allen
• Let’s Think about Animal Rights by Vic Parker

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 Recommendations

“Benjamin Franklin: A Man to Be Remembered”

• Benjamin Franklin: An American Genius by Kay Melchisedech Olson

• The Time Machine by H. G. Wells
• George Washington Carver: Ingenious Inventor by Nathan Olson

“Women Stand Up!”

• Jars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the
Holocaust by Jennifer Ray
• Great Women of the American Revolution by Brianna Hall
• Great Women of the Civil War by Molly Kolpin

“A Visit to the UK”

• England by Claire Throp

• The World’s Most Amazing Palaces by Ann Weil
• The World’s Most Amazing Monuments by Ann Weil

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 Recommendations

“Natural Wonders”

• The World’s Most Amazing National Parks by Ann Weil

• The World’s Most Amazing Dams by Ann Weil
• The Grand Canyon Burros That Broke by Steve Brezenoff

“A Lot to Do on the Farm”

• Pioneer Farm Cooking by Mary Gunderson

• Diary of Sarah Gillespie: A Pioneer Farm Girl by Sarah Gillespie
• Going Organic: A Healthy Guide to Making the Switch
by Dana Meachen Rau

“The Agricultural World”

• Unusual and Awesome Jobs Using Science: Food Taster, Human Lie
Detector, and More by Jennifer Wendinger
• Food Technology by Neil Morris
• Agricultural Drones by Simon rose

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