Chinese menu: the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods
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New York : Little, Brown and Company, [2023].
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Book
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288 pages : color illustrations, map ; 27 cm
Rating:
Ages 8-12
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Description
"From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods . . . Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales -- based in real history and folklore -- are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food -- and an even better story." --
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780316486002, 0316486000
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.1, 9 Points
Level 7.1, 9 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods . . . Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales -- based in real history and folklore -- are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food -- and an even better story." -- ,Adapted from publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12,Little, Brown and Company.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Lin, G. (2023). Chinese menu: the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods. New York, Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Lin, Grace. 2023. Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. New York, Little, Brown and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Lin, Grace, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. New York, Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Lin, Grace. Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. New York, Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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