Age: Nonfiction

Nonfiction genre

The Cooking of Mexico

This book introduces the different culinary regions of Mexico and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Mexico dishes.

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The Cooking of Brazil

This book introduces the different culinary regions of Brazil and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Brazilian dishes.

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The Lost Boys of Sudan

This book presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to wars in Sudan and the orphaned refugees known as the ‘Lost Boys’.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Sudan, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Cooking of Thailand

This book introduces the different culinary regions of Thailand and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Thai dishes.

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The Cooking of China

This book introduces the different culinary regions of China and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Chinese dishes.

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The Khmer Rouge

This book presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to the atrocities committed in Cambodia’s “killing fields” by the Khmer Rouge”.

Other Descriptors: Asia, Cambodia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Cooking of Italy

This book introduces the different culinary regions of Italy and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Italian dishes.

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The Cooking of France

This book introduces the different culinary regions of France and presents many kids of recipes for traditional French dishes.

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The Cooking of Greece

This book introduces the different culinary regions of Greece and presents many kids of recipes for traditional Greek dishes.

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The Irish Potato Famine

This book provides comprehensive information on the history leading up to the Irish potato famine, presents accounts of narrow escapes, and discusses the legacy of the event.

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