Books by Janice Thompson

Capitalizes on students' natural interest in nutrition by demonstrating how nutrition relates to their health. This book includes applied features such as Nutri-cases, Nutrition Label Activities, and See for Yourself activities. It also provides hands-on, practical boxes that give students specific information about improving their diets.

Gabi Delgado's dreams include becoming a wedding dress designer and meeting the man of her dreams. The problem is, her prospects are slim in both places.

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