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100 Things to Know About Food

by Rachel Firth, Alice James, Sam Baer   |  Ages 9-12
$9.90
100 Things to Know About Food
100 Things to Know About Food

Fascinating food facts with vibrant illustrations.

If you're a trivia lover or curious about the untold stories behind everyday meals, "100 Things to Know About Food" could be a delightful treat for your mind. It's like a culinary journey through time and around the globe, all from the comfort of your own reading nook. Bite into the history, economics, and science of what's on your plate in the most engaging way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

100 Things to Know About Food

by Rachel Firth, Alice James, Sam Baer   |  Ages 9-12
$9.90
ISBN: 9781409598619
Authors: Rachel Firth, Alice James, Sam Baer
Publisher: Usborne Books
Date of Publication: 2017-05-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Educational
Related Topics: Science & Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.52
(rated by 132 readers)

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This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.
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Fascinating food facts with vibrant illustrations.

If you're a trivia lover or curious about the untold stories behind everyday meals, "100 Things to Know About Food" could be a delightful treat for your mind. It's like a culinary journey through time and around the globe, all from the comfort of your own reading nook. Bite into the history, economics, and science of what's on your plate in the most engaging way.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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