Category: books
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Bioluminescent fish
Self-initiated illustrated facts about the ocean’s strangest light-makers, covering the science behind creatures most people will never see. A fish that fishes with its own head, a mate that fuses on and never lets go, a jelly that’s been glowing since before the dinosaurs, and the animal that once fooled an entire navy into thinking…
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Japanese Food History
Self-initiated illustrated facts about the history of food in Japan, covering the stories behind the dishes you already love. A flour bag that crossed borders twice, the monk who accidentally started Japan’s udon obsession, how disaster shaped okonomiyaki, and the one very determined man with a garden shed who invented instant ramen. Research, writing, and…
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The Big Book of Birthdays
What’s the one day a year that’s all about you? Your birthday, of course! From eating seaweed soup in Korea to playing ampe in Ghana, this engaging birthday book takes kids ages 7–9 on a global tour to see how different cultures mark the occasion. Written and illustrated by Anna Lena Feunekes, The Big Book of…
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Tasty Tales
Where do croissants actually come from? Who invented ramen? And what does Om Ali have to do with a medieval power struggle? Tasty Tales explores the surprising, delicious, and sometimes dark histories behind the world’s most beloved dishes. Project details Publisher: Fox & Ink Books · Author-illustrator: Anna Lena Feunekes · Published: 2024 · Shortlisted,…