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Recommended books on fruits, vegetables, and their nutrients for primary level :

Fruits and vegetables by Susan DerKazarian.
Publisher : New York, N.Y. : Children’s Press, c2005.
Call No. : JP English 641.3 DER
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Healthy eating by Sylvia Goulding.
Publisher : Vero Beach, Fla. : Rourke Pub., c2005.
Call No. : J English 613.2 GOU
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Fruits and vegetables by Carrie Branigan and Richard Dunne.
Publisher : London : Franklin Watts, 2004.
Call No. : JP English 575.6 BRA
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An alphabet salad : fruits and vegetables from A to Z by Sarah L. Schuette.
Publisher : Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2003.
Call No. : JP English 634 SCH
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Eating pairs : counting fruits and vegetables by twos by Sarah L. Schuette.
Publisher : Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2003.
Call No. : JP English 513.2 SCH
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You may also refer to the following websites for more information on “fruits, vegetables and their nutrients suitable for primary level”: :

1. PCRM >> Health >> Vegetarian Diets for Children: Right from the Start
Provides information on the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains for growing children.

2. The Food Guide Pyramid
Provides information on the food pyramid, and the importance each group to our diet.

3. Healthy School Lunches / Dr.Spock on Good Nutrition for Kids
Provides useful articles and resources for parents, caregivers and teachers on the importance of healthy eating for children.

All websites are last accessed on 21 May 2007.

Answered by Ms Norasyikin Ahmad Ismail, Librarian, Children’s Services

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Kids ASK! about Singapore

Singapore withdrew from the Federation of Malaysia, and became an independent nation on 9th August 1965. The National Day falls on 9th August to commemorate Singapore becoming an independent nation. A parade was held at the Padang on 9 August 1966. It started with the arrival of the first President of Singapore, Mr Yusof Ishak, Cabinet members, and members of the Parliament on the steps of the City Hall. The highlight of the event was the march-past by 23, 000 men, women and children through Chinatown to Tanjong Pagar, which was televised live.

Source : Koh, Tommy. (Ed.). (2006). Singapore : The Encyclopedia. (1st ed.), Singapore: Editions Didier Millet in association with the National Heritage Board.

DID YOU KNOW…
1. The national anthem was first heard on 3 December 1959!
2. The red horizontal bar on the Singapore’s national flag stands for universal brotherhood and the equality of all people, while the white horizontal bar represents purity and virtue!
3. The Singapore’s Pledge signifies building a Singapore that was not divided by race, language, or religion!

Sources :
1. Small , Tat (1999). Let’s celebrate!. Singapore: Small Books.
2. Kummer, Patricia K. (2003). Singapore. New York: Children’s Press.

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