The World's Strangest Foods

by Alicia Z. Klepeis

Overview

Satisfy inquisitive readers’ appetite for the strange and bizarre with The World’s Strangest Foods. Filled with dozens of amazing photos and fun trivia facts, young readers will learn about weird and gross foods from around the world, such as deep-fried bugs, blood pudding, breadfruit, and fermented fish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515730606
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	12/21/2015
Series:	Library of Weird
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	34 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

From jellybeans to strange snakes, Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that make nonfiction exciting for readers. Alicia Klepeis began her career at the National Geographic Society. Alicia’s travels have taken her from Singapore to Sydney to Sumbawa. Everywhere she goes she samples the local ice cream, gum, and candy options. Alicia has written several books and magazine articles for many markets, and is currently working on several nonfiction projects on international food, cool inventions, and world cultures. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

Table of Contents

Freaky, Far-Out Foods 4

Bizarre Breakfasts 6

Loony Lunches 10

Strange Suppers 14

Surprising Snacks 20

Wacky Desserts and Treats 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

One of six books in the “Library of Weird” series, this edition explores some of the most bizarre foods eaten by people around the world. Organized in six chapters, it begins by introducing the idea of “Freaky Foods”, followed by detailing some of the most bizarre foods people eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert. An interesting layout, humorous photos, and brief text describe head cheese, frog porridge and dung beetles as tasty tidbits, for instance. Not to be read before or after eating, for obvious reasons, but students will get a kick out of learning about other cultures as well as stretching their gastronomic imaginations. The color photos are quite interesting as well. New vocabulary is highlighted and defined in the glossary. Additional resources and an index are included. It should make for a lively class discussion, as well as an opportunity to discuss the various locations in the world of the foods presented. Reviewer: Meredith Kiger, Ph.D.; Ages 7 to 11.

Children's Literature - Meredith Kiger