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weird stuff you didn't know about food
by Frieda Wishinsky and Elizabeth MacLeod ; illustrated by Travis King
Weird stuff you didn't know about food
112 pages
colour illustrations
Contents: Who ate that? Food through the ages : why we eat what we eat -- What's for breakfast? : the first meal of the day across North America and around the world -- Why don't vampires like garlic? : traditions and superstitions -- Don't grunt. It's a piece of cake : crazy food names and expressions -- Snack attack! : everything you ever wanted to know about pizza, soda, cookies, and more -- There's a lab in my kitchen : the science of food -- Would you eat tarantula? : munching around the world -- Largest, longest, tallest, stinkiest : food records that will amaze you -- Who invented that? : incredible food inventions -- Everything but the kitchen sink : more fabulous food trivia
Summary: Presents wacky food facts, fascinating trivia, superstitions, records, traditions, inventions and more