The chemistry of food

Introduces middle school readers to the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within meals, how nutrition works, what creates flavor, and why texture is important. Includes experiments.

Main Author: Mooney, Carla, 1970- (Author)
Other Authors: Van Wagoner, Traci (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Ashland, VT : Nomad Press, [2021]
Series: Inquire and investigate.
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Summary: Introduces middle school readers to the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within meals, how nutrition works, what creates flavor, and why texture is important. Includes experiments.
Item Description: "Focus on science"--Page 4 of cover.
Physical Description: ix, 118 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Audience: Ages 12-15; guided reading level Y.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-115) and index.
ISBN: 9781647410230
1647410231
9781647410261
1647410266
Author Notes: Carla Mooney has written more than 70 books for children and young adults. Her work has appeared in many magazines including Highlights , Faces , and Learning Through History . Carla lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Traci Van Wagoner holds degrees in illustration from Utah State University and in toy design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. A longtime member of SCBWI, Van Wagoner has illustrated many children's books, and her work appears in magazines, newsletters, and on toys and games. Traci lives in New York City, New York.