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4-6Edge Books: Library of Weird series.
This attention-grabbing, browsable book describes "bizarre" or "loony" foods that some people eat as delicacies or a part of their cultural traditions; while many readers may find it enlightening to learn about the variety of foods humans consume around the world, it would be preferable to discuss them without pejorative modifiers. Illustrations, photos, and graphics fill the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind.