This is a good introduction to the restaurant kitchen scene for kids who might be interested in that sort of thing. Using many photographs it shows the different kinds of chefs and schools and programs that are involved in professional cooking, as well as giving the reader an idea of just how much work is required of the profession. The book does a good job of giving an overall picture of the culinary arts including a brief history and a list of some popular chefs at the time. It also gives some statistical information about food as well as illustrating some popular dishes from around the world. ( )