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!