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The Story of Bread


First Discovery Books

No. of pages 24

Published: 1997

Great for age 6-12 years

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"The Story of Bread" by Maurice Pommier explores the historical, cultural, and culinary significance of bread throughout human civilization. The narrative takes readers on a journey from ancient grain harvesting to the various baking techniques that have evolved over centuries. Pommier highlights the diverse types of bread across different cultures, illustrating how bread reflects societal changes and traditions. Through engaging anecdotes and vivid imagery, the book celebrates bread as a symbol of sustenance, community, and innovation, making it a fundamental part of the human experience. This exploration fosters a deeper appreciation for this staple food that connects people worldwide. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called First Discovery Books .

There are 24 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1997 by Moonlight Publishing Ltd .

 

This book is in the following series:

First Discovery Books