Food is something that brings everyone together, and every country has its own special culinary culture. Foods around the World showcases dishes from eight different countries. An introductory overview of the country explains its geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from that country's cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.