Ocean State Libraries

"News alert! It has just been discovered that there are NO MORE TACOS left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos. If only there was a way for the dragons to travel back in time, to before tacos went extinct. Then they could grab lots of tacos and bring them back! It's the perfect plan, as long as there's no spicy salsa. You remember what happened last time . . ."

"Rhyming text invites the reader to imagine being a hungry raccoon, crocodile, shark, whale, or panda bear while learning what each creature enjoys eating." --

"A busy creature eats his way through the alphabet!"--

As Grace and her classmates study foods from other cultures, she has the opportunity to ponder such mysteries as whether Owen 1 is really bad or not, why she feels jealous when her father helps her best friend with her hot dog report, and how Augustine Dupre, her family's French boarder, can be so wise.

A collection of poems, facts, statistics, and stories about unusual foods and eating habits both contemporary and historical.

When Inchworm overhears Mama Bug tell Baby Bug that she eats like a monster, he cries out in fear and sets off a chain reaction of animals trying to hide from the horrible beast they believe is coming.

"Introduces the different culinary regions of China and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Chinese dishes"--Provided by publisher.

A World of Food titles blend fact-filled texts with colorful photos from across the globe. Traditional, easy-to-follow recipes add spice to the eight volumes. Cookbooks and more, the new series is ideal for social studies projects.

"From the tallest cake ever made to the most peanut butter and jelly sandwiches eaten in a minute, these Guinness World Records will make you hungry for greatness!" --

Introduces the different culinary regions of India through recipes adapted for young chefs and discusses the basics of food handling and kitchen safety.