Eat Your Science Homework: Recipes for Inquiring Minds (Eat Your Homework) - Hardcover

McCallum, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157091298X ISBN 13: 9781570912986

Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2014

Synopsis

Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework.

Beginning with an overview of the scientific method and a primer in lab (sorry, kitchen) safety, this light-hearted cookbook will inspire a hunger for knowledge! A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts, including subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more. Alongside six kid-friendly recipes which encourage experiental learning and visual thinking, side-bars encourage readers to also experiment and explore outside of the kitchen. A review, glossary, and index make the entire book easy to digest.

About this title

About the Author

Ann McCallum is a high school teacher and the author of several children’s books, including Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds; Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere; and Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant. Ann lives in Kensington, Maryland.

Reviews

Gr 4–8—A creative work that gives readers an opportunity to experience scientific terms and processes with familiar objects and recipes. For instance, a salad dressing comprised of oil and vinegar makes for a fun lesson about the properties of matter, chemical reactions are demonstrated with invisible ink on sandwiches, and lasagna provides a way to observe sedimentary layers. Scientific terms are explained in each chapter, and recipes are given and reinforced with a glossary. Bright illustrations and clear instructions will appeal to younger readers, while older readers will find the concepts and vocabulary educational; the recipes will appeal to a wide range of ages. An accessible and engaging title that should please even reluctant readers.—Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Density refers to how tightly packed something is. Think of a milkshake versus a glass of water, or a bowl of thick stew versus a bowl of clear broth. The denser the food, the more it’s going to fill you up.
Feeling a little empty? Wait until you bulk up on some tasty Density Veggie Dressing!

Edition details

• Publisher: Charlesbridge
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157091298X
• ISBN 13: 9781570912986
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Hernandez Leeza
• Number of pages: 48