Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework.
Kick off your reading with a foreword explaining the scientific method and a primer on lab (sorry, kitchen) safety, then dig in to the main course! A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts, including subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more. Alongside six kid-friendly recipes, 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
Hungry readers discover delicious and distinct recipes in this witty companion to Eat Your Math Homework.
Kick off your reading with a foreword explaining the scientific method and a primer on lab (sorry, kitchen) safety, then dig in to the main course! A main text explains upper-elementary science concepts, including subatomic particles, acids and bases, black holes, and more. Alongside six kid-friendly recipes, 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.
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
