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From cows and goats to shiny tractors, babies and toddlers are sure to learn all about life on the farm with this lift-the-flap book. Full color.
Follows the animals, plants, and activities on a small farm throughout the seasons.
Theme: Farm, Environmental Issues
Theme: Food, Farm
This illustrated garden of vegetable delights will make children interested in learning about what's on their plates. As more and more families focus... [Read More]
This illustrated garden of vegetable delights will make children interested in learning about what's on their plates. As more and more families focus on local and organic eating, this delightful introduction to common vegetables offers a delectable serving of uncommonly beautiful illustrations and fascinating information. As in his previous book, Flower Power, Olaf Hajek's wondrously imaginative and detailed illustrations of vegetables are paired with engaging and eye-opening texts. Organized by season, the book tells how each vegetable is grown, how it can be enjoyed on our plates, its health benefits, historical tidbits, and botanical fun facts. From the first spring onion to pumpkins harvested just before the frost, this inviting journey through the growing seasons celebrates the artistic, historical, and culinary bounty that awaits us in the garden and at the table.
Introduces vegetables, including their role in a balanced diet, serving sizes, advice on planting a garden, and different types of vegetables grown... [Read More]
Introduces vegetables, including their role in a balanced diet, serving sizes, advice on planting a garden, and different types of vegetables grown around the world. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Festive feasts from around the world to bring people together, celebrate and share stories. Food glorious food! Everyone loves a feast with the... [Read More]
Festive feasts from around the world to bring people together, celebrate and share stories. Food glorious food! Everyone loves a feast with the family?. even the little ones! A Taste of the World travels across the globe uncovering different dishes, traditions, cultures and festivals from Egypt to Germany, from China to America. Learn about the origins of Thanksgiving in America, Bastille Day in France, Christmas in Germany, Hanami in Japan, Chinese New Year, and a good old roast dinner in the UK. Each chapter is punctuated with an atlas to help guide your journey, and each festive spread brims with facts about local and national dishes. Do you know, for example, why popular sweets in Egypt are made of sesame? Or why the baguette is long and thin? Featuring 20 countries that link geography and history with a delightful sense of world cultures and traditions. Food brings people together. A Taste of the World will give you an appetite to explore - not just through your belly. Beth Walrond creates striking color palettes, playful textures and idiosyncratic characters that joyously warm each spread. A Taste of the World is an original approach to discovering the world through food. Join us for a feast like no other.
Guess what people ate throughout history in this deliciously informative introduction to culinary history In this first book of culinary history for... [Read More]
Guess what people ate throughout history in this deliciously informative introduction to culinary history In this first book of culinary history for children, readers will discover the fascinating dishes eaten by 10 high-interest historical peoples - from prehistoric humans to children of the future. Whether munching on mud-baked hedgehogs like the ancient Egyptians, or nibbling tacos topped with chillis grown in space like the astronauts of today, readers will be immersed in the diverse, tasty, weird, and wonderful food history of the world. Packed with guess-what challenges, unbelievable facts, and interactive guessing game, 4 real recipes from different eras, and delicious reveals, this fact-filled read-aloud encourages an interest in food (and perhaps a bit of subtle encouragement to taste something new!), and is perfect for history-lovers and food-enthusiasts alike. Ages 5 - 8