Food Nonfiction

Wild boars and Komodo dragons both live on Komodo Island in Indonesia. Komodo dragons are fierce predators with venomous saliva and large muscles. But wild boars can run fast and fight with their tusks. Which animal would win in a fight? Explore their traits and abilities to find out!

North American porcupines have sharp quills that can hurt their predators. Many animals wouldn’t try to get around these quills, but the clever Canada lynx, master of camouflage and hunting, knows a way! Which animal will win in a fight? Learn more about their features and find out who rules the North American forests.

Dive into the ocean where killer whales and penguins swim. Killer whales, called orcas, and king penguins both live in freezing Antarctica. Giant orcas hunt in groups and kill prey with their many teeth. King penguins are much smaller than orcas, but their speed and agility help them get away. Explore their traits and skills to find out which animal would win in a fight!

Green anacondas and capybaras go head-to-head in South American swamps, marshes, and streams. Green anacondas, one of the world's largest snakes, sneak up on prey and then strike! But capybaras, which are the world's biggest rodents, are strong and skilled swimmers. Discover which animal comes out on top in this battle between predator and prey.

Bakers Jane and John prepare sourdough and pies at their bakery and coffee shop. Before leaving for school, Jane's son Leo urges his mom to "not let things go nuts." But as neighbors pile into the shop, it only takes one sneeze to set off an avalanche of mess and mayhem. Jane urges her son to look beyond the mess to the magic of creating a home for all. Bread and belonging. Coffee and community. Love Love Bakery: A Wild Home for All sings an anthem of "All Are Welcome."

This is a wonderful, simple audiobook about Popsicles and the recipes for making simple and easy-to-make icy treats. It has been written by eight-year-old Nodi Khan; this is her first ever published work. The audiobook is great for kids of all ages during summer, or any season, really. It is full of funny writing by a very young, lovely, and upcoming writer.

From an early age, Cecilia Chiang could be found delighting in the sounds and smells from her favorite room in her home—the kitchen. Little did Cecilia know that she would one day have to escape war and travel to a faraway country, destined to change Chinese cuisine in the United States forever. Experience the dishes Cecilia Chiang enjoyed throughout her life as the seventh daughter in a large family to the owner of the famous Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco.

How is honey made from a flower? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from pretty bloom to tasty treat - in this fascinating book!

What routine do you follow to pack a healthy lunch? See how this responsible student plans a meal.

Trying new foods is fun! Eating a variety of fruits, veggies, and other healthy selections helps you get the nutrients you need. How can you discover new foods you will like? And what are some different ways to prepare the new foods you find? This book introduces listeners to a variety of tasty ingredients and exotic new foods. Try new recipes with hands-on activities and a fun facts section.