What the World Eats (Hardcover)

Can too much information give readers intellectual indigestion? When is it better to graze through a book rather than consuming it in one sitting? Is it possible to make good-for-you information as delicious as (guilty) pleasure reading? The adapted version of Hungry Planet: What the World Eats (2005) raises all of these questions. Intended to inform middle-schoolers of the wide variety of food traditions as well as discrepancies in access to adequate nutrition, this collection of photos, essays and statistics will require thoughtful concentration. Adapted and abridged text, a larger font size, the addition of small maps and basic facts about each country and the deletion of some photos that might have been judged inappropriate or disturbing help to make the wealth of information accessible to this audience. The plentiful photos are fascinating, offering both intimate glimpses of family life and panoramic views of other lands. Whether used for research or received as a gift from socially conscious adults, this version offers children plenty to chew over - but it'll take them some time to truly digest. (Nonfiction. 11-14) (Kirkus Reviews)

Cultural geographers Menzel and D'Aluisio visited 25 families in 21 countries to create this fascinating look at what people around the world eat in a week. Meet a family that hunts for seal and fish together; a family that raises and eats guinea pigs; and a family that drinks six gallons of Coca-Cola a week. Tricycle Press

General

Imprint:	Tricycle Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	August 2008
Authors:	Faith D'Aluisio
Photographers:	Peter Menzel
Dimensions:	247 x 286 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-58246-246-2
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Photographic collections > General Books > Food & Drink > General
LSN:	1-58246-246-1
Barcode:	9781582462462

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