Now You Know What You Eat

Written & illustrated by Valorie Fisher

Part of the Now You Know series

Discover the science behind your favorite foods and what makes them tick.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the hidden world of everyday foods with Valorie Fisher. Uncover the secrets of what makes popcorn pop, why bread rises, and how honey is made. This book is packed with fascinating facts about the science behind your favorite dishes, from pizza to maple syrup. With engaging graphics and a focus on STEM, young readers are encouraged to explore and ask questions about the food they eat. What surprising truths will you discover about your meals?

From the publisher

From peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to macaroni and cheese, Valorie Fisher explores the science behind our most delicious dishes!Valorie Fisher dives deep into the science of what we eat and where ingredients come from by exploring what happens behind the scenes of favorite, everyday foods like pizza, honey, milk, maple syrup, vegetable soup, and more! With the help of bold, eye-catching yet simple graphics, inquisitive minds will love discovering what makes popcorn pop, why bread rises, and how bees make honeycomb. With this book peppered with facts like how many eggs a hen lays in a year and how many gallons of sap it takes to make one gallon of syrup, readers will be fascinated by all the amazing things they never knew about the food they eat! Now You Know What You Eat also includes a glossary, and a graphic about the food groups, as well as an introduction to vitamins and minerals. With a growing focus on STEM for this early age group, this book encourages readers to ask their own questions about the world around them, and to fall in love with discovering the answers!

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