Books in What the world eats series

"What in the world?" That's what you'll say when you open this amazing large-format photo book, full of real-life riddles and puzzling pictures. Patterns, colors, shapes, hidden animals, optical illusions, double-take photo comparisons, and much more will give your brain a workout and keep you coming back for more!

Looks at the history of the development of the metric system and the cultural and scientific developments that made it possible.

Introduces breakfast habits in various countries around the world and includes several recipes and a brief discussion of food and health.

A survey of typical evening meals around the world highlights a selection of unusual recipes for dishes of diverse cultures, ethnic groups, and nations

Explaining how different foods reflect the tastes, culture, climate, and wealth of their natural origins, this study includes a selection of recipes for international dishes used for midday meals in various countries

Looks at how the Industrial Revolution itself revolutionized the postal service in Great Britain, discussing how Rowland Hill developed the idea of stamps, how they were first designed and created, and their impact on the postal service.

Book by Fandel, Jennifer

Examines the development of the first atomic bombs and profiles J. Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project.

A look at the 1879 invention of the light bulb and the man who made it, Thomas Edison. A survey of concurrent global events gives the light bulb s creation historical perspective.

Recounts the history of the famed statue, including how it was built in France, shipped to America, and reassembled on a pedestal in New York Harbor.

Book by Healy, Nick

A biography of Leonardo da Vinci, focusing on the innovative painting techniques he used to create one of the most recognized and admired portraits in the world: The Mona Lisa.