Explore the flavor and culture of this colorful country in The Food of Mexico. What better way to study a country than through its geography, history, regions, customs, and celebrations as they relate to food. Dig right in by trying out one of the delicious recipes inside. Studying world cultures has never been so tasty!
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
The Aztecs
The Aztecs built an advanced and dazzling empire that stretched across a large part of Mesoamerica. The Chuampa “floating gardens” system of farming is perhaps their most remarkable accomplishment. Other discoveries and inventions related to transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology, enriched their culture and provide a way for us to experience parallels between ancient times and the world we know today.
The Mesopotamians
Provides readers with an up-close look at the ingenuity of forward-thinking inventors and engineers from the early civilizations
The Chinese
This book focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Chinese civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology.
The Food of Thailand
This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.
The Food of China
This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.
The Vikings
This book focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Viking civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology.
Ghosts in the Fog
Few know the story of the Japanese invasion of Alaska during World War II–until now. This narrative nonfiction book for young adults tells the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American and Japanese soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of hand-to-hand combat during the war. Complete with more than 80 photographs throughout and first person accounts of this extraordinary event.
The Holocaust
Great Escapes presents accounts of narrow escapes to illuminate historical events from a distinct, personal perspective from a Holocaust survivor.
The Cooking of India
This book introduces the different culinary regions of India and presents many kinds of recipes for traditional Indian dishes.