Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Loaves of Fun
Elizabeth M. Harbison · 1999
85/100
👍 Worth It
Loaves of Fun is that rare children's nonfiction book that delivers on both the education and the fun — thirty-plus recipes and activities tied to a genuine timeline of world bread history from 73,000 B.C. onward is an impressive scope for a book aimed at grades 4 to 6. Chicago Review Press does this kind of hands-on history well, and this is one of their better examples. A strong pick for home bakers, homeschoolers, and upper-elementary classrooms alike.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance85
craft82
originality84
accuracy86
hype72
age-fit90
human-eye88
Penny’s verdict85
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