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The Amazing History of Food
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How we cook and eat today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From prehistoric kitchens to food preservation and the invention of the refrigerator, the history of food is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life.
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Kesha Grant
Kesha Grant is a children’s book author and editor. She was bitten by the writing bug in middle school after entering her first writing contest. Kesha didn’t win, but that didn’t matter. From that moment on, she knew she wanted to write books for a living. Kesha earned an MFA degree in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. She also holds a master’s degree in Education. When not writing, she likes to spend time with family, bake, and take walks. Kesha lives in Atlanta, GA.
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