Fall 2024

Be a Food Scientist

Question, Experiment, Discover

From the Series Hands Up for Science — FUNdamental Hands-On Science

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

If you’ve ever been told, “Don’t play with your food,” it’s time to forget that instruction! In this fact-packed title, the core science topic of “Changing States of Matter” just got fun as science escapes the laboratory into the kitchen.

As kids embark on each new experiment in this book they will be actively encouraged to get messing with food as they investigate the science behind the things we eat.

  • How can chocolate be a solid and a liquid? What happens when a foodstuff is frozen? Why do flour, eggs, and butter become crunchy cookies when combined? And much more!
  • Students will explore the work of food technicians—the scientists that invent new foodstuffs for us all to enjoy. And they will get the chance to invent a new sandwich and develop and make their own brand new ice-cream flavor!

As they cook and do science, students will follow step-by-step instructions, use the scientific method, work with science equipment, and practice and build their science vocabulary.

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Science
Copyright 2025
Publisher Ruby Tuesday Books
Imprint Ruby Tuesday Books
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2024-12-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF014000, JNF051110, JNF001000
Dimensions 8.25 x 11
Guided Reading Level TBD
Features Activities, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Sidebars, Step-by-step instructions, and Table of contents

Author: Ruth Owen

Ruth Owen has written more than 400 children’s books. She writes on many subjects, but science and nature are her favorite topics to research and make accessible for young readers.