Perl, Lila

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The hamburger book

all about hamburgers and hamburger cookery.
1974
A history of man's use of ground meat through the centuries, accompanied by an international selection of twenty-two recipes.

Don't ask Miranda

1979
When Miranda realizes she is expected to cheat to help her candidate win the school election, she must make some painful choices.

Red star & green dragon

looking at New China
1983
Reviews recent Chinese history and discusses social, economic, and political factors which influence life in modern China.

Ghana and Ivory Coast

spotlight on West Africa
1975
An informational survey of two West African countries--Ghana and Ivory Coast--covering history, politics, economics, and culture.

America goes to the fair

all about state and county fairs in the USA
1974
Traces the history of fairs throughout the world and in the United States and describes the major events of modern-day state and county fairs.

Eating the vegetarian way

good food from the earth
1980
Discusses the reasons for vegetarianism, the different types of vegetarian diets, and why modern meat-raising techniques are causing many Americans to change their diets. Also offers alternative protein rich recipes.

Mummies, tombs, and treasure

secrets of Ancient Egypt
1996
Text and photographs examine the mummies and tombs of ancient Egypt.

Pi natas and paper flowers

holidays of the Americas in English and Spanish = Pi natas y flores de papel : fiestas de las Americ as en ingl es y espa nol
1983
Brief descriptions of several Hispanic holidays as they are celebrated in North, Central, and South America.

Rice, spice, and bitter oranges

A survey of the cooking customs and dining etiquette of the lands bordering the Mediterranean. Describes national feast days, includes typical menus and recipes, and examines the influence of history and geography on foods and cooking of each country.

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