What did our ancestors eat? How does the human body convert a steak into microscopic elements? Why do some people like to eat snakes, turtles and insects? Like breathing, eating is essential to survival - and it can also be a great pleasure. Food: Step-by-Step explains food's journey through the human body, its role, its history and why healthy eating is important. The text is fascinating and the illustrations are hilarious.

Author Biography

THE AUTHOR - Michele Mira Pons was a journalist for many years before becoming a children's author. She also writes and directs documentary for children. THE ILLUSTRATOR - Marion Puech was born in Toulouse in 1980. She studied at the Strasbourg School of Decorative Arts and began illustrating children's books in 2004.