Youngsters are invited to learn the sugar, spice and science behind their favorite candies in this fact-filled nonfiction reader. A special section at the back includes Common Core vetted social studies and math extras and a fun quiz for readers to test what they've learned. Simultaneous and eBook. - (Baker & Taylor)
Learn the sugar, spice, and science behind your favorite candies in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!
Did you know there is a lot of science behind making candy? How about that &;Red Hots&; candies get their heat from a chemical called capsaicin&;the same molecule that gives peppers their kick? And when you crunch on Wintergreen Lifesavers, they spark because you are making light with friction similar to the electricity in lightning: You might say you are making a miniature lightning storm in your mouth! Learn about these cool chemical reactions and much more as you become a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on candy!
Amaze your friends with all you&;ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core&;vetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and there&;s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they&;ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun! - (Simon and Schuster)
Ellie O&;Ryan loves chocolate almost as much as she loves writing books for kids. She is the author of more than 300 books for children and has a secret chocolate stash hidden in her office for late-night writing sessions. Ellie lives in North Carolina with her husband, two kids, three cats, and one dog. 
Rob McClurkan is an illustrator and author whose imagination is fueled by a healthy dose of Saturday morning cartoons and Sunday funnies. He lives with his family just outside Atlanta, Georgia. To see more of Rob&;s work, visit SeeRobDraw.com. - (Simon and Schuster)