Do you like to eat rice with your dinner? Have you ever wondered where rice comes from or who first ate it? This book will take you on an adventure around the world to learn about the history, culture, and science behind this versatile starch. Readers will learn about rice's origins in ancient China and its popularity in Asia. They'll travel around the world to taste sticky rice in China, sweet rice cakes in Korea, and sushi in Japan. Readers are invited to try global rice dishes with recipes throughout the book. For more content on our favorite foods, check out other titles in the Taste the World! series.