Overview
Where does pasta come from? Find the answer in Pasta and learn which ingredients make pasta, how pasta dough is shaped, and which is our favorite kind of pasta,Discusses pasta and describes how different kinds of pasta are made.
Synopsis
Where does pasta come from? Find the answer in Pasta and learn which ingredients make pasta, how pasta dough is shaped, and which is our favorite kind of pasta,
Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. - Children's Literature
One in the "Where Does Our Food Come From?" series that explores the production and preparation of familiar healthy foods, this book explores pasta. Designed for early readers, it begins by describing the various ways pasta is eaten, then how it is made into various shapes and, finally, pasta choices. How It Is Made is by far the most interesting and complete section with its action photos. Pasta Shapes is a continuation of How It Is Made and illustrates the myriad of pasta shapes available. There is no mention of the history of pasta or a recipe or two to try. Pasta Choices does mentions that pasta is a grain product and that there are many varieties to choose from. This is a lackluster portrayal of one of the most universal foods in the world. A glossary, index and sources for further study are included. 2004, Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Ages 5 to 7.
Editorials
Children's Literature
One in the "Where Does Our Food Come From?" series that explores the production and preparation of familiar healthy foods, this book explores pasta. Designed for early readers, it begins by describing the various ways pasta is eaten, then how it is made into various shapes and, finally, pasta choices. How It Is Made is by far the most interesting and complete section with its action photos. Pasta Shapes is a continuation of How It Is Made and illustrates the myriad of pasta shapes available. There is no mention of the history of pasta or a recipe or two to try. Pasta Choices does mentions that pasta is a grain product and that there are many varieties to choose from. This is a lackluster portrayal of one of the most universal foods in the world. A glossary, index and sources for further study are included. 2004, Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Ages 5 to 7.—Meredith Kiger, Ph.D.