School Lunches: Healthy Choices vs. Crowd Pleasers

by Amanda Lanser

Overview

Childhood obesity is a worsening problem across the country. Will mandating that schools serve healthier lunches help control the problem? Or should children and their parents have the right to choose and learn to make their own healthy choices? Perspectives Flip Books are like two books in one: Start from one end and learn why some people argue schools should ban junk food and serve healthier lunches. Then flip it over and discover why others argue students should make their own choices. Critical thinking questions help you analyze both perspectives and form your own opinions about the issue.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756549930
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Perspectives Flip Books: Issues Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1130L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Amanda Lanser is a freelance writer who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and taught seventh-grade reading and writing. She is the author of books on a variety of high-interest topics and enjoys writing for children of all ages.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Years of School Lunches 4

Chapter 2 Know Your Limits 12

Chapter 3 Competitive Foods Debate 18

Chapter 4 Beyond Healthy Lunches 24

Chapter 5 What do You Think! 29

Index 30

Shared Resources

Glossary & Internet Sites I

Pros and Cons II

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core III

Select Bibliography & Further Reading IV

Interviews

Immersive, narrative text Like two books in one Flip it over for a new perspective Readers get two sides of the story

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2015
Gr 6 Up—This series discusses topical and complicated issues that teens will find relevant. However, it's the intriguing "flipbook" aspect of this series that sets it apart, allowing readers to experience both sides of an argument. Half of each volume explores one side of an issue, while the other explores its counterpart. There's tons of text here, but it's clear and engaging, featuring charts, real-life examples, color photos, and text boxes that supplement the narrative. Other noteworthy features are "What Do You Think?" sections, which ask readers to think critically and form arguments using textual evidence; "Pros and Cons" sections, which present a quick snapshot of the two sides of arguments; and a section at the end, which assists readers (and educators) in applying Common Core strategies to the text. VERDICT A pertinent series for personal or academic use.

School Library Journal

These books each present two sides of the title issue in a factual and balanced manner. . . .All the books will engage the intended audience, provide ample opportunity for class discussion, and spark interest in further exploration of the topics. These would be excellent starting points for preparing debates on these issues.

School Library Connection

Each is visually engaging with colorful photographs and sidebars. They are well-researched and include plentiful references for continued exploration of the topics. . . .Teachers will appreciate the discussion questions and project ideas as well as the fiction and nonfiction suggestions for further reading. . . .These are recommended for middle-grade collections in schools with assignments on these topics.

VOYA