"Called the Higher House of Congress, the US Senate is structured so that older, wiser state representatives hold office in it. The Founding Fathers wanted one part of Congress to have longer terms to take on bigger responsibilities and see them through. Similarly, students running for a leadership position in a school-wide organization need to have experience and vision. Readers explore the process of becoming a senator through the unique lens of...

3) I'm allergic to peanuts

Author

Nelson, Maria

Series

I'm allergic
GS leveled reader. Science

Publisher

Gareth Stevens Publishing

Pub. Date

2015.

Language

English

Description

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Peanut allergies can be very serious. They're the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. There is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn the potential severity of peanut allergies and the symptoms one might experience. Full-color images alert them to food packaging labels and the possibility of peanuts on...