This book is packed with fascinating details about what people in the past ate and how they grew, prepared and cooked their food. With the help of cartoon characters and clear illustrations you can find out, for example, what a Roman kitchen looked like and what sailors ate 400 years ago. There are also recipes and other things to try out at home. This book answer many of the questions children ask about everyday things. Clear simple text and bright, detailed illustrations combine to make the books both informative and fun.