- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Wiley (Jan 10 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 047111779X
- ISBN-13: 978-0471117797
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 19.2 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #259,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8-A fun combination of simple science experiments and international cooking, arranged by country. Fourteen nations are included, representing both hemispheres. Each chapter begins with a brief discussion of the cuisine, followed by a quick, easy project related to a basic ingredient, and ends with several recipes for a complete meal. Some of the activities deal specifically with cookery ("How Does Soaking Affect Dried Beans?" and "What Makes Orange Soda Fizz?"), while others are more general in nature ("How Does a Barometer Predict the Weather?") or even quirky ("Do Vegetables Die When You Pick Them?"). The directions and black-and-white drawings are clear and the explanations concise and direct. The recipes are rated for difficulty and include lists of equipment needed and preparation time. Safety information, nutritional guidelines, and nutrient content of individual dishes complete the book. A nice companion to Vicki Cobb's Science Experiments You Can Eat (HarperCollins, 1994), which also utilizes a "learning by doing" approach to relate scientific principles to typical foods.?Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 5^-7. Although they begin with the same information on equipment, techniques, and safety that they used in The Science Chef (1994), the authors pull recipes from further afield in their latest investigation of food science. There are fewer kitchen experiments and fewer recipes here than in the earlier volume, but once again, the science is explained in easy-to-understand terms. Among the countries tapped for cuisine are Brazil, Ghana, Japan, India, and Canada, with the authors including several traditional recipes (usually only one is related to the science at issue) and brief background on culinary traditions. The recipes aren't necessarily suited to beginning cooks, and the experiments--which answer questions such as "What happens when you cook custard?" and "What makes peanut butter smooth?" --aren't generally suitable for science projects, but this will be a handy source of ethnic recipes for children who know their way around the kitchen. Stephanie Zvirin
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This review is from: The Science Chef Travels Around the World: Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids (Paperback)
This Book is a great but can get a little boring. The recipes are really fun to make and eat. The discriptions about the countries were very interesting to read. But the one thing I didn't like was the experiments. I didn't think the book needed them and they were weird. example:determining the specific gravity of potatoes. I enjoyed this book and i hope you will too(if you buy it). this book is great for kids and adults alike. They will enjoy learning about different contrys,foods,and coultres.
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Perfect for Teachers and Home School Parents!,
By Cynthia E. Downes "Cindy Downes" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Science Chef Travels Around the World: Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids (Paperback)
If your students are working on country reports or if you want to add some fun projects to your geography lesson plans, you MUST HAVE The Science Chef Travels Around the World!This unique "cookbook" features lesson plans on 14 countries: Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Israel, India, China, Japan, Thailand, Morocco, and Ghana. Each lesson includes brief historical information about the country, a science investigation, and several recipes that best represent that country. History, science, and life skills, all in one lesson! How fun is that! The recipes are easy to do and use ingredients that can be found in most stores! Measurements are in both English customary and metrics - math class, too! Examples: Thailand includes a science investigation on growing bean spouts. The recipes included are Thai Salad with Bean Sprouts, Zippy Fried Rice with Chicken, and Banana-Nut Dessert. Spain includes a science investigation on cooking custard and understanding the difference between a sol or a gel. The recipes included are Flan, One-Pot Paella, and Pimento Drop Biscuits. France's science investigation demonstrates how plants take in nutrients and features recipes such as Mixed Green and Celery Salad, Pick-a-Filling Quiche, and Dessert Crepes with Raspberry Sauce. The book is illustrated with kid-friendly black and white drawings, the font is easy to read, and the layout is well organized. There is a section on cooking skills and another on safety rules in the front of the book. The appendix includes information on nutrition, the Food Guide Pyramid, the nutrient content of recipes, and food safety. This is a book that makes teaching and learning FUN! Five stars! 4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Great Book!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Science Chef Travels Around the World: Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids (Paperback)
This Book is a great but can get a little boring. The recipes are really fun to make and eat. The discriptions about the countries were very interesting to read. But the one thing I didn't like was the experiments. I didn't think the book needed them and they were weird. example:determining the specific gravity of potatoes. I enjoyed this book and i hope you will too(if you buy it). this book is great for kids and adults alike. They will enjoy learning about different contrys,foods,and coultres.
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