Dietary habits seem to be learned at an early age. This beautifully photographed book explains why even the thought of eating insects often sends the average Westerner into a fit of shudders. But entomophagy (the consumption of insects) is practiced by all kinds of people, throughout the world... including the United States! Arthropods, for example, are a good source of protein, they're plentiful, and they're often easier to catch than a fast bird or dangerous mammal.
The husband-wife team of Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio has produced a photojournalistic masterpiece in this insect eating book. The book is filled with stunning photos and amusing, enlightening text, complete with recipes for delicacies like Simple Scorpion Soup. If you purchased this book just for the images, you would be delighted. When you and your students begin reading it, you'll realize it's the icing on the cake. Be sure to check out our amazing line of edible insects.