I'm allergic to peanuts / by Maria Nelson.
2015
RJ386.5 .N45 2015 (Mapit)
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Title
I'm allergic to peanuts / by Maria Nelson.
Author
Nelson, Maria, author.
ISBN
9781482409741 (library binding)
1482409747 (library binding)
9781482409758 (paperback)
1482409755 (paperback)
1482409747 (library binding)
9781482409758 (paperback)
1482409755 (paperback)
Published
New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2015.
Language
English
Description
24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 19 cm.
Call Number
RJ386.5 .N45 2015
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.97/5
Summary
Peanut allergies can be very serious. Theyŕe 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 ingredients lists. Readers ́new understanding of peanut allergies and knowledge of symptoms could help save a friendś or family memberś life.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Series
I'm allergic.
GS leveled reader. Science.
GS leveled reader. Science.
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Table of Contents
Peanut trouble
What's a reaction like?
Take the test
No cure
Peanut-free
Tree nuts.
What's a reaction like?
Take the test
No cure
Peanut-free
Tree nuts.