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Chemistry Basic Food for Kids: A Young Scientist's Guide to Molecules, Reactions, and Kitchen Experiments
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Series: Chemistry Book for Kids, Book 7
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ISBN10: 3690831288
ISBN13: 9783690831284
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: Apr 5 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9783690831284
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: Apr 5 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Ever wonder why bread rises, milk turns to cheese, or sugar melts into caramel? This engaging introduction to food chemistry answers those questions and dozens more - turning everyday meals into fascinating science lessons your child will never forget. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, young readers discover the science hiding inside every kitchen, every meal, and every bite. Inside these pages, your child will explore:
- What food is actually made of - atoms, molecules, and chemical bonds explained simply
- The science behind baking - why cakes rise and what makes dough stretchy
- How heat transforms raw ingredients through chemical reactions
- The secrets of food preservation - from ancient salting to modern refrigeration
- How fermentation creates yogurt, bread, and cheese using living microbes
- What food additives are, where they come from, and why they are used
- The role of fats, oils, sugars, and sweeteners in taste and texture
- How to keep food safe and what causes contamination
- Exciting advances shaping the future of what we eat
Who is this for?
Written for curious learners in grades 3 through 6, this nonfiction title is ideal for children who ask questions at the dinner table, parents who want to spark a love of science, homeschool families building a strong STEM foundation, and classroom teachers looking for an accessible chemistry supplement. No complicated formulas. No prior science knowledge needed. Just clear language, relatable examples, and concepts that make chemistry click. If your child has ever asked why about something they ate, this is the perfect starting point. Add it to your cart and put real science on their reading shelf today.
Written for curious learners in grades 3 through 6, this nonfiction title is ideal for children who ask questions at the dinner table, parents who want to spark a love of science, homeschool families building a strong STEM foundation, and classroom teachers looking for an accessible chemistry supplement. No complicated formulas. No prior science knowledge needed. Just clear language, relatable examples, and concepts that make chemistry click. If your child has ever asked why about something they ate, this is the perfect starting point. Add it to your cart and put real science on their reading shelf today.
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