Loaves of Fun: A History of Bread with Activities and Recipes from Around the World

by Elizabeth Harbison, John Harbison (Illustrations)

From the pitas of ancient Mesopotamia to the white breads of the modern bakery, kids can explore the globe with more than 30 exciting recipes and activities about the history of bread.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Geography, Food, Cooking

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1997

Reviews

[Stephanie Pieck]

After an overview o breadmaking history, this book features recipes for brads and other dough-based goodies from around the world. Geared for kids, the book also includes fun activities including allowing the gases in yeast to blow up a balloon; or growing bread mold.

[Stephanie]

A fun cookbook about bread for kids. Children will learn the history of bread and with adult supervision can bake some breads and try some experiments. If you have young kids or grandchildren, you might want to have this around for those rainy day activities.

[Sara Taylor-hughes]

Different cultures of cooking. Child picture book

[Erin]

Shows different types of cultures and breads they make. Has good use of measurements

[Maria]

History of bread with activities, measurements. B&W drawings with lots of recipes.

[CFAITC]

More than 50 recipes and activities take children on a multicultural journey throughout the ages and across the world to discover the history and uses of bread.

[Katrina]

These are great to do with kids! I had to buy this one.