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Who Ate What?

A Historical Guessing Game for Food Lovers
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Who Ate What? by Rachel Levin is a delightful exploration aimed at children, showcasing the peculiar dietary habits of various animals. Through engaging illustrations and fun facts, the book teaches young readers about the diverse and surprising food choices in the animal kingdom, sparking curiosity and laughter along the way.
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You might enjoy this delightful book if you're looking to spark curiosity in young readers about animals and their diets. Filled with fun facts and engaging illustrations, it's a captivating way to introduce children to the wonders of the animal kingdom and the diverse foods they eat.

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Who Ate What?

Guess what people ate throughout history in this deliciously informative introduction to culinary history

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Guess what people ate throughout history in this deliciously informative introduction to culinary history

In this first book of culinary history for children, readers will discover the fascinating dishes eaten by 10 high-interest historical peoples – from prehistoric humans to children of the future. Whether munching on mud-baked hedgehogs like the ancient Egyptians, or nibbling tacos topped with chillis grown in space like the astronauts of today, readers will be immersed in the diverse, tasty, weird, and wonderful food history of the world.

Packed with guess-what challenges, unbelievable facts, and interactive guessing game, 4 real recipes from different eras, and delicious reveals, this fact-filled read-aloud encourages an interest in food (and perhaps a bit of subtle encouragement to taste something new!), and is perfect for history-lovers and food-enthusiasts alike.

Ages 5 - 8

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A fun and educational journey through food history, this book offers a colourful and interactive exploration of what people ate across different times and cultures. It's designed to stimulate critical thinking and is informative for curious minds and young food enthusiasts, providing a tasty way to appreciate the diversity of our culinary past.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838665944

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • By Natalia Rojas Castro

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 315.0mm

Weight: 662g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Rachel Levin is a food journalist and mother of two based in San Francisco. She writes for Eater, The New Yorker, and The New York Times.

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