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The Discovery of Ramen
Part of the The Asian Hall of Fame series
Travel back in time to uncover ramen's delicious history and its journey to global fame.
3.4/5 Goodreads · 116 ratings
40 pages· 1,156 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Join Emma, Ethan, and Dao, a time-traveling red panda, as they explore ramen's origins in 1800s Japan. Witness its evolution from street food to a global sensation. From bustling Tokyo to outer space, this adventure reveals the secrets behind the beloved noodle dish. Will they uncover the mysteries of umami and the rise of instant ramen? Dive into this flavorful journey and discover how ramen became a culinary icon.
From the publisher
Dao is an adorable red panda who can travel back in time and place! Two curious kids Ethan and Emma befriend him and together they discover how some very cool things came from Asia. In their first adventure, Ethan and Emma smell a tasty bowl of ramen noodles. Luckily Dao is the perfect guide to see how ramen was created! The trio zip to 1800s Japan, then skip across the decades to visit ramen factories, museums, and restaurants. Hungry for knowledge, they travel across the world and even zoom to outer space! Ramen has never been more popular. Dynamic art brings food alive and off the page to the point where your mouth will water. After savoring this tasty tale, get ready to discover more marvelous inventions from The Asian Hall of Fame!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,156
- Reading age
- 3–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.4
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- November 3, 2017
- First published
- September 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Immedium
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781597021340
- LCCN
- 2017012834
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