Welcome to the amazing world of China! China’s ancient traditions have created a tremendous variety of tasty foods and beautiful artwork. You can learn to make some of China’s most popular foods, such as sesame noodles, egg rolls, and moon cakes, by trying the easy-to-follow recipes in this book. Then you can discover some of China’s favorite artistic traditions by making dragon boats, tangram puzzles, and more! Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about China’s holidays and people, and fascinating trivia about everyday life. Step into another land and learn about China’s treasures!

An elementary introduction to the relationship between cooking and Chinese culture, the effect of local agriculture on the diets of different regions, common tools such as woks, and recipe instructions.

France attracts more tourists than any other country in the world. Step inside this colorful book to learn why people love it so much. Then make French-inspired crafts you can keep or give as gifts, and cook some delicious French food for your friends and family. Make a paper stained-glass window for your room, and find out why the real stained-glass windows in one of the world’s greatest cathedrals were taken apart piece by piece. Build a model château, and learn where the rich people made their homes in France. Paint an animal like the ones found in an ancient cave called Lascaux. Then impress everyone by whipping up some dessert crepes or a basket of crispy French fries. As you craft and cook your way through France with the projects and recipes in this book, you’ll come to love this wonderful country, too. Vive la France!

In the sunny Caribbean, bananas, coconuts, cashews, mangoes, and limes grow on trees, and some fish even seem to fly. Though the islands share a tragic past of warfare, slavery, and pirate raids, each island has a unique heritage. Poor Man’s Fritters are a legacy of slavery. The molasses and brown sugar in gingerbread come from the cane fields that made the islands rich. Curry is a contribution from East India; a taste of Spain is in Christmas tembleque; and pirates and native Arawaks are remembered in the cooking method called barbecue. Capture the spirit of Caribbean cooks and artists as you toss a colorful salad with fresh fruits. Craft seashells into picture frames, and make musical instruments from dried gourds. Stencil a Jolly Roger flag, and make a scary mask out of common household materials. With a few simple ingredients, some hot peppers, and household supplies, you can cook and craft your way across the Caribbean, and find out what gives its culture so much spice.

Experience the fascination and folklore of Japan by using common household items to re-create traditional crafts like kokeshi dolls and origami cranes. Learn legends that promise good fortune as you sculpt a Beckoning Cat or paint a blind Daruma. Celebrate holidays as the Japanese do by cooking mochi and moon-viewing noodles, or by painting a seasonal sumi-e poem. Japan is a nation that honors tradition, yet it is among the world’s most technologically advanced countries. The Japanese enjoy the longest life spans of any people on earth, a fact believed to be greatly due to their diet. See how the people of this crowded land came to depend on the sea surrounding them for sustenance, then try your hand at making teriyaki salmon and ozoni, a soup that features shrimp. Step into the pages of this book to share Japanese culture, with its love of nature and expression of art in daily life.

Explores the culture, traditions, and festivals of China through its food. This book includes Health and Nutrition information as well.

Also called Bharat and Hindustan, India has long delighted the senses with its lively whirl of colors, sounds, fragrances, and textures. Now you can host your own Indian party with ten scrumptious recipes from all across India. Follow the easy instructions to make papadum and dhokla, a spongy appetizer topped with chilies; chicken karhai; and spicy rice and peas. From snacks and appetizers to main courses, desserts, and drinks, your guests will relish each flavorful bite. Spruce up your party with ten colorful crafts that are sure to bring India’s traditions and fashions to your classroom or home. Decorate your floor with Rangoli, paint some henna tattoos, and make flower garlands for everyone to wear. Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about India’s holidays, people, and everyday life—like what promises Indian brothers and sisters make to each other. Step into another land and learn about India’s treasures!