Frank Carlson Library

"Is Italian olive oil really Italian, or are we dipping our bread in lamp oil? Why are we masochistically drawn to foods that can hurt us, like hot peppers? Far from being a classic American dish, is apple pie actually . . . English? "As a species, we're hardwired to obsess over food," Matt Siegel explains as he sets out "to uncover the hidden side of everything we put in our mouths." Siegel also probes subjects ranging from the myths--and realities--of...

Examines the fast-food industry and the changes it has made in American eating patterns while presenting a look at the modern meat-packing industry. Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled American cultural imperialism abroad. That's a lengthy list of charges, but here [the author] makes them stick with an artful mix of first-rate reportage, wry wit,...

"Engaging images accompany information about disgusting foods. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of Germany's foods and mealtime cultural practices. Includes picture glossary and index."--

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of Vietnam's foods and mealtime cultural practices. Includes picture glossary and index."--

This title looks at the many delicious winter foods there are to eat, like beef stew, cinnamon rolls, and celementines. The book is complete with big, bright photographs, a More Winter Foods section, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

A biography of the entrepreneurial, activist duo behind Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and their rocky road to success

Chunky Monkey. Cherry Garcia. Truffle Kerfuffle.
Legendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry are behind some of the wackiest, tastiest flavors we know and love. It all began when two groovy guys, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, met when they were twelve years old. Ben liked art, Jerry liked science, and they both loved food

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Updated for 2020, full-page photos of different animals will capture the attention of young children as they learn about what different animals eat.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of India's foods and cultural practices. Includes picture glossary and index."--

Spring is a wonderful time of year. Readers will learn that there so many yummy foods to eat! Strawberries are ready for picking. Carrots are ready for cutting. Maple syrup is ready for harvesting. Complete with easy text and beautiful photos. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.