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Illustrated by
Leeza Hernandez.
In this themed cookbook, six sections address segments of colonial American history, from the arrival of the Pilgrims to independence from Britain; each includes an informative narrative, a related recipe adapted from that era (e.g., hoe cakes from Southern plantations), and a "Side Dish" text box with discussion questions. Mixed-media cartoons show toothy, goofy rabbits cooking and enjoying food. Timeline. Glos., ind.
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Leeza Hernandez.
Brief introductions to the scientific method and to kitchen safety lead to six sections, each focusing on a scientific concept (e.g., properties of matter) and containing a simple related recipe and an explanation or extension of the science. Some of the topics are fairly advanced, but goofy cartoon rabbits in lab coats keep the tone light. A "Science Review" section concludes the book. Glos., ind.
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Illustrated by
Leeza Hernandez.
McCallum makes difficult math concepts more accessible by bringing them into the kitchen. Recipes ranging from easy to complex yield foods in shapes and sizes that can be manipulated to illustrate math ideas (e.g., tortillas are cut into halves, thirds, etc., to better visualize fractions). Illustrations star exuberant and goofy bunny chefs. Glos., ind.