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Eat Your Science Homework

Recipes for Inquiring Minds

Illustrated by Leeza Hernandez
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Hardcover
$16.95 US
8.25"W x 10.25"H x 0.4"D   | 15 oz | 30 per carton
On sale Aug 05, 2014 | 48 Pages | 978-1-57091-298-6
Age 7-10 years | Grades 2-5
Reading Level: Lexile 830L | Fountas & Pinnell W
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.
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
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.
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!
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

About

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.

Praise

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

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.

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!

Table of Contents

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