eating customs

Describes the different ways children around the world eat their food.

Short poems describe the eating habits of many different kinds of animals.

Introduces the different kinds of food children eat in South Africa, Mexico, Thailand, France and India. Includes recipes.

Mr. Sugar uses his truck of sweet goodies to lure Alicia and Alfredo away from nutritious foods, but Grandma Lupe is not fooled by him.

Explains that the body needs food for energy and describes the basic food groups.

Explores why and how to have delicious and healthy snacks through nutrition facts and easy recipes for nourishing foods.

Viewing Middle Eastern culture and food through family customs.

Viewing Japanese culture and food through family customs.

Whether African immigrants began their journeys as slaves, as refugees, or by choice, find out how connecting food, family, and dining together has bridged the generations, and how those communities have had a lasting impact on their new homes.

"A journalist traces her 2009 immersion into the national food system to explore how working-class Americans can afford to eat as they should, describing how she worked as a farm laborer, Wal-Mart grocery clerk, and Applebee's expediter while living within the means of each job"--Provided by publisher.