Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Contents:
Free food -- A lunchtime history lesson -- Fighting food insecurity -- "No such thing as a free lunch" -- Making healthy choices -- Wasting a healthy lunch -- No longer singled out -- Problems with universal free lunch -- What do you think?
Summary:
School lunches should be free for all students. Some people might strongly agree with this statement, while others might strongly disagree. In order to engage in a debate about this topic that affects readers everyday lives, readers first need to understand both sides. They are able to do this with the help of balanced main text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers. Different points of view are clearly presented to readers, who are encouraged to think critically about an issue that would impact them and their families. This valuable reading experience is enhanced through the use of colorful photographs. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index, Websites.
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