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Cover_2009_01.gif Beyond the Burger: What Are We Doing About Childhood Obesity?

In 1974, I was 10 and like most 10 year olds, I didn’t give any thought to what I ate – namely the caloric or fat content – nor did it ever occur to me how much physical activity I got. My parents didn’t concern themselves with it either, but back then it was a time when daily school lunches...

I Am

I am funny and crazy
I wonder how everything started
I hear the birds in the trees
I see the trees blowing in the wind
I want to live forever

I am funny and crazy

Editor's Note Graphic ...My little 2nd grade belly proudly sticking out

There’s a funny photo of me circa 1975 with my little 2nd grade belly proudly sticking out above my oh-so-stylish orange gauchos. I was a chubby kid, the kind who shopped in the “Pretty Plus” section of our local department store. But thanks to rigorous P.E. classes, downright dull food, and...

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smartopediajunior.jpg Smart-opedia Junior: An Amazing Book About Everything

Curious kids ages 5 to 8 will literally devour this encyclopedic book. Divided into seven chapters, which are further subdivided to explore more than 70 topics, children will learn about the human body, cities and housing, history, animals and plants, the world, and even the universe.

graceling2 Graceling

Teens and tweens who are going through Harry Potter withdrawal should try this book, the first in a planned series. Gracelings are those who are blessed with extraordinary talents and powers and they are identified by the mismatched color of their eyes. Some powers are rather benign: being able...

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