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.
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.
Table of Contents Discovering Delicious: The Scientific Method Safety in the Lab . . . er, Kitchen Atomic Popcorn Balls Density Dressing and Veggie Sticks Invisible Ink Snack Pockets Loop, Whorl, and Arch Cookies Sedimentary Pizza Lasagna Black Hole Swallow-Ups Science Review Glossary Index
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!
Praise for Eat Your Math Homework: "A yummy way to get parents and kids to more deeply understand math . . . and spend some time together in the kitchen."—Kirkus Reviews "Mischievous, gap-toothed bunnies rendered in mixed-media collage explore math in the kitchen in this clever activity book."—Publishers Weekly "Bring math learning into the classroom or family kitchen in a lively way."—School Library Journal "Witty and smart, this unusually upbeat math book offers edible rewards for learning."—Booklist
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.
Creators
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.
Table of Contents Discovering Delicious: The Scientific Method Safety in the Lab . . . er, Kitchen Atomic Popcorn Balls Density Dressing and Veggie Sticks Invisible Ink Snack Pockets Loop, Whorl, and Arch Cookies Sedimentary Pizza Lasagna Black Hole Swallow-Ups Science Review Glossary Index
Excerpt
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!
Praise for Eat Your Math Homework: "A yummy way to get parents and kids to more deeply understand math . . . and spend some time together in the kitchen."—Kirkus Reviews "Mischievous, gap-toothed bunnies rendered in mixed-media collage explore math in the kitchen in this clever activity book."—Publishers Weekly "Bring math learning into the classroom or family kitchen in a lively way."—School Library Journal "Witty and smart, this unusually upbeat math book offers edible rewards for learning."—Booklist