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Available from: EPA Region 1; Attn: Alice Kaufman; 1 Congress Street, Suite 1110; Boston, MA 02114; phone (617) 918-1064; free.

This curriculum is intended for use in ESOL classrooms, particularly for students with children. It includes a teacher's guide; a glossary in Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Khmer, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese; and beginner and intermediate/advanced lessons. The topics covered include going to the doctor; identifying symptoms of illness; making water safe to drink; preparing and storing food; avoiding dangers in the dirt; finding the right home; identifying household hazards; making your home safe; and renovating your home. Each lesson includes dialogue, vocabulary, and discussion points. Each lesson includes information and gives people a chance to practice taking action to have "lead safe families." Safety tips and role plays are in many chapters. Clear illustrations are included.

Keywords: Child safety / Immigrants / Lead poisoning