Food and Cooking in American History

Rau's series entry does exactly what it sets out to do: give early elementary readers a clear, curriculum-aligned window into how Americans have grown, prepared, and cooked food across history. The bilingual availability is a real plus, and Rau's track record across 350+ children's nonfiction titles means the craft is reliable. It's thin by design, so don't expect depth, but as a classroom or library starter it earns its place.