Overview

What does science have to do with the lunch lady? A lot! For starters, you'll find out how food is created and how it gets to your school's kitchen. Then you'll discover how food is cooked, including how the tools that make it were invented. And, in the end, you'll see how food travels from your plate right through you.

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The titles in this very fine applied science series discuss the scientific principles behind what takes place in each situation, then discuss the how/why of scenarios, suggest science experiments, and identify real-life applications. Little-known facts and ideas are included. Each book is generously illustrated with captioned photos, and fact boxes abound with vocabulary definitions, historical blurbs, and interesting feats. This series will be useful for both student research and for students interested in these topics. The science experiments will be useful for classroom instruction. Recommended.-- Library Media Connection

"The titles in this very fine applied science series discuss the scientific principles behind what takes place in each situation, then discuss the how/why of scenarios, suggest science experiments, and identify real-life applications. Little-known facts and ideas are included. Each book is generously illustrated with captioned photos, and fact boxes abound with vocabulary definitions, historical blurbs, and interesting feats. This series will be useful for both student research and for students interested in these topics. The science experiments will be useful for classroom instruction. Recommended.-- ""Library Media Connection"""

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PWB Biography Darlene R. Stille is a science writer and author of more than 80 books for young people. When she was in high school, she fell in love with science. While attending the University of Illinois, she discovered that she also loved writing. She was fortunate enough to find a career as an editor and writer that allowed her to combine both of her interests. Darlene lives and writes in Michigan. CPB Biography Darlene R. Stille is a science writer and author of more than 80 books for young people. When she was in high school, she fell in love with science. While attending the University of Illinois, she discovered that she also loved writing. She was fortunate enough to find a career as an editor and writer that allowed her to combine both of her interests. Darlene Stille now lives and writes in Michigan. Darlene R. Stille is the award-winning author of more than 80 books for young people, including collections of biographies. She grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois, where she discovered her love of writing. She now lives and writes in Michigan.

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