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Bug Snacks: How Eating Insects Can Change the World

Contributor(s): French, Jess (Author), Ingram, Zoë (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781464249082

Publisher: Duopress

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Pub Date: April 1, 2025

Dewey: 641.696

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Physical Info: 0.50" H x 9.40" L x 7.50" W ( 0.80 lbs) 48 pages

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "From crunchy crickets to tiny ants, young readers will take a mouthwatering journey where bug pizza and grasshopper snacks are on the menu--captivating readers with the yuck (and maybe the yum) factor! Colorful, wacky illustrations and fun facts will help you discover that bugs are a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources and are good for the environment in more ways than one. Cultures around the world have been consuming insects for centuries. Exploring the cultural significance of eating insects can provide knowledge about diverse traditions, offering children a window into different ways of life and fostering cultural appreciation. Get ready to bug out with this engaging and educational adventure!"--

Brief description:

Jess French is a veterinary surgeon, zoologist, children's TV presenter, radio host, public speaker, and author from the United Kingdom. Her books include Beastlands, Earth's Incredible Oceans, Puppy Talk, and Minibeasts with Jess French.

Review Quotes: "Bright, colorful graphics and clear, reader-friendly text explore the nutritional and sustainable potential of bugs as food." -- Kirkus Reviews

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