Description
Most North Americans would reasonably squish a bug than eat it.
But mopane worms are a tasty snack in Zimbabwe, baby bees are eaten right out of the can in Japan, and grasshopper tacos are popular in Mexico. A couple of-fourth of the world’s population eats insects—a practice called entomophagy.
Bugs for Breakfast helps middle-grade readers remember the role insects fill in feeding people around the globe.Readers will be introduced to the insect specialties and traditions world wide. They will discover how nutritious bugs can also be and why dining on insects is more environmentally friendly than eating traditional protein sources. Kids will see how making small changes in their own diets could help ensure no one goes hungry. It even includes 13 insect recipes!
No doubt about it: teachers, librarians, and parents are hungry for books that entice young readers to be active participants in science.
Bugs for Breakfast may not completely remove the yuck-factor from the notion of eating bugs, but it’s going to open young readers’ minds to what’s happening on the earth around them.
