Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-115) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 12-15; guided reading level Y

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The chemistry of food

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1284999758

Responsibility statement

Carla Mooney; illustrated by Traci Van Wagoner

Series statement

Inquire & Investigate

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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor