"The origin stories of each Chinese dish told using the framework of Chinese cuisine-oftentimes based in folklore, both ancient and contemporary"--

"Most children think twice before braving a haunted wood filled with terrifying beasties to match wits with a witch, but not Masha. Her beloved grandma taught her many things: that stories are useful, that magic is fickle, that nothing is too difficult or too dirty to clean. The fearsome witch of folklore needs an assistant, and Masha needs an adventure. She may be clever enough to enter Baba Yaga's house-on-chicken-legs, but within its walls, deceit...

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Mexico. Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Mexico and its people.

Junior's family goes on vacation without him and he gets into mischief at the kennel.

Details the life of the television host, including his childhood, his success as a restaurateur, and how he became a Food Network star.

"Engaging images accompany information about Dairy Queen. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

An overview of Hungarian cookery, including information about the country's geography, history, holidays, and festivals. Features simple recipes, menu planning, and information about low-fat cooking and vegetarian options.

Before modern transportation methods, the people of Italy were isolated into regions that each developed its own customs--especially when it came to cooking. For this reason, Italians have created very distinctive cooking styles and recipes.

Isolation, landscape, climate, and availability of ingredients all contributed to the development of the many distinctive styles of cooking in Spain. To use the freshest possible ingredients, Spanish cooks often shop daily for their foods. With delicious recipes and enticing photographs, discover Spain through its history, culture, and food.