Deadly Diets (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781538226797)

Did you know that an 18th century Swedish king ate himself to death at a feast? Or that Maria Callas swallowed a tapeworm to try to control her weight? People throughout the ages have turned to bizarre dietary regimes to shape their bodies. This book covers so many interesting moments in food history, from cannibals to fasting, moral diets to extreme weight loss, fad diets to war rationing, and the diagnosis of eating disorders to Elvis. At the same time, readers learn history, science, nutrition, and social studies. Sidebars bring extra fun to the chapters, and incredible full-color art makes each fact pop.

Author: Anita Croy
ISBN-10: 1538226790
ISBN-13: 9781538226797
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2018
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.40w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2018 pg. 42