Did you know that Ancient Egyptian priests ate food that damaged their hearts? Or that Elvis Presley took pills to stay asleep just to stop himself from eating? Throughout history, people have turned to strange and often unappealing diets. From cannibals to rations, fasting to tapeworms, this book uses fascinating facts and stories to help children understand the historical, scientific and social aspects of our weird and wonderful diets.
This is Book 1 in the Horrid History of Beauty Series. See all Horrid History of Beauty books here.
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Anita Croy has written numerous books for children, mainly about ancient and modern history and the geography of Asia and the Americas, where she has travelled widely. She lives in London with her young family.
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