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The chemistry of food / Carla Mooney; illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner.

by Mooney, Carla, 1970-

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Nomad Press, c2021.

Chemistry -- Juvenile literature.

Food -- Composition -- Juvenile literature.

Food -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.

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Focus on science (Nomad Press)

9781647410230 (hc)

1647410231 (hc)

9781647410261 (sc)

1647410266 (sc)

ix, 118 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-115) and index.

Timeline -- The periodic table of elements -- A tasty experiment -- The chemicals in our food -- Cooking : a chemical reaction -- Nutrition : what makes food healthy? -- Flavor : mixing it up -- Texture : what food feels like -- Glossary.

A fun way for middle schoolers to learn about chemistry through food! Includes hands-on science projects and graphic novel type illustrations. Why does tomato sauce taste different from fresh tomatoes? Why does pasta go limp when you cook it in boiling water? What makes ice cream melt? In The Chemistry of Food, middle school readers learn the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within the meal, how nutrition works, what creates flavor, and why texture is important. What better place to learn the fundamentals of chemistry than in the kitchen? This book offers detailed explanations of five ways chemistry is part of the food they eat. Hands-on, science-minded investigations, links to online resources and media, career connections, and text-to-world questions all create a delicious learning experience for ages 12 to 15. Plus recipes!

Van Wagoner, Traci.

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