“Mary Boone’s Bugs for Breakfast sparks curiosity and delights bug lovers of all ages in this well-researched and engaging book about edible insects. No doubt about it: teachers, librarians, and parents are hungry for books that entice young readers to be active participants in science.īugs for Breakfast may not completely remove the yuck-factor from the notion of eating bugs, but it will open young readers’ minds to what is happening in the world around them. Kids will see how making small changes in their own diets could help ensure no one goes hungry. They'll discover how nutritious bugs can be and why dining on insects is more environmentally friendly than eating traditional protein sources.

Readers will be introduced to the insect specialties and traditions around the globe. Bugs for Breakfast helps middle-grade readers understand the role insects fill in feeding people around the world. More than one-fourth of the world’s population eats insects-a practice called entomophagy. No doubt about it: teachers, librarians, and parents are hungry for books that entice young readers to be active participants in science.īugs for Breakfast may not completely remove the yuck-factor from the notion of eating bugs, but it will open young readers' minds to what is happening in the world around them.Most North Americans would rather squish a bug than eat it.īut mopane worms are a tasty snack in Zimbabwe, baby bees are eaten right out of the can in Japan, and grasshopper tacos are popular in Mexico.

More than one-fourth of the world's population eats insects-a practice called entomophagy.

Most North Americans would rather squish a bug than eat it.īut mopane worms are a tasty snack in Zimbabwe, baby bees are eaten right out of the can in Japan, and grasshopper tacos are popular in Mexico.

Bugs for Breakfast by Mary Boone