Island of the Blue Dolphins. Karana, an Indian girl, lives happily with her people on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. It is an island in the Pacific that gets its name from its beautiful shape from above it looks like a dolphin lying on its side, with its tail pointing toward sunrise, sunning itself in the sea.
Ages 9 and Older. Protein requirements for children ages 9 and older vary based on the childâs age and gender. The Institute of Medicine encourages children ages 9 to 13 to eat at least 34 grams of protein every day; girls ages 14 to 18 need 46 grams of protein; and boys ages 14 to 18 require at least 52 grams of protein each day.
Iron is crucial for children's health and development. Read on to find out how much iron your child needs, which sources are the best, and how to avoid getting too little or too much. Find out more: Ten important nutrients for children.ges 1 to 3 years: 7 milligrams (mg) per day. Ages 4 to 8 years: 10 mg daily. If your child eats a vegetarian diet, aim for twice as much iron because iron from nonanimal sources is harder for the body to absorb.