Italy (A Flavour of) cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1350
Points per Word 0.00037

Description

Did you know that feasts at Italian wedings can last up to fourteen courses? Discover the important role that food plays in Italian celebrations. Get a taste of Italy at carnival time and try the festival recipes to really get a flavour of Italy.

Quick Summary

This book serves up a delicious adventure through Italian festivals, revealing jaw-dropping facts like wedding feasts that stretch across fourteen incredible courses and the colorful chaos of carnival time. Kids will gobble up the tasty details about how food steals the spotlight at every Italian celebration, plus awesome recipes they can actually try in their own kitchen. If your kid devours the "National Geographic Kids: Why?" series or loves learning about crazy traditions around the world, they'll eat this up. Perfect for ages 8-12 or grades 3-7, especially for picky readers who think they don't like non-fiction but love anything about food and fun facts.