cookery (rice)

Introduces rice as a food--where it comes from, how it is grown and harvested, and how it fits into the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Includes a recipe for rice pudding.

Photographs and simple text teach young readers where rice comes from, what the difference is between white and brown rice, and why rice is good for people.

Includes forty-five recipes for rice and beans, with step-by-step instructions, serving suggestions, and a color photograph of each finished dish.

A child is sent to find a younger brother at dinnertime and is introduced to a variety of cultures through encountering the many different ways rice is prepared at the different households visited.

Describes rice, the history of its cultivation, and the part it plays in human health and diet. Includes several recipes.