Fast Food Industry
The rise of car culture in the United States during the late 1940s lead to the development of a new type of restaurant known as fast food. The food was tasty, cheap, filling, and fast, making
Fascinating Food
Food is the foundation of life. But there's more to every meal than we know. Before food gets to someone's plate, it must be grown, processed, shipped, delivered, prepared, marketed, and sold. The modern world of food intersects with culture, science, economics, and virtually every other part of the human experience. Fascinating Food examines these connections, along with the intriguing and often unexpected stories behind the foods we eat every day. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Food and Culture
Food is an integral part of what defines a community's culture. People around the world rely on certain foods for daily sustenance, while other dishes are reserved for celebrations or…
Food Delivery
Today, food delivery services are more popular than ever. At the end of a long and hectic workday, delivery apps such as DoorDash and Grubhub make ordering from a variety of restaurants quick
Food in Space
The dawn of space travel in the 1960s presented food scientists with a challenging task. They had to develop a way to provide nutritious meals to astronauts in a zero-gravity environment.…
Food Marketing
Advertising and branding help shape how people buy and enjoy food. Iconic logos, famous mascots, and carefully designed packaging have an enormous effect on consumers. Food Marketing examines
Food Science
Decades of food science innovations have dramatically shaped the flavor, nutrition, and safety of today's foods. Researchers continue finding new ways to improve the efficiency,…
How Supermarkets Work
The modern supermarket is a uniquely American invention. These stores provide an efficient way for consumers to shop for meat, fish, dairy, produce, canned goods, and other food products all…
Modern Farming
Over the past century, farming in the United States has evolved from a patchwork of small, family-owned farms into a vast and high-tech industry that feeds the world. Modern Farming examines…