FICTION

The World in Your Lunch Box

The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods
by Claire EAMER
The World in Your Lunch Box: The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods. illus. by Sa Boothroyd. 128p. bibliog. further reading. index. Annick. 2012. RTE $22.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-393-2; pap. $14.95. ISBN 978-1-55451-392-5.
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Gr 4–6—This book examines a week's worth of popular lunch foods such as hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, ham sandwiches, watermelon, ice cream, pizza, and more. The discussion of each one includes a little history alongside a little science. The cartoon illustrations, occasional joke, and lighthearted delivery keep it fun. For example, it is hard to believe, but mayonnaise can actually be kind of interesting. It was created out of "desperation": in 1756 the Duc de Richelieu's chef was making a sauce out of cream and substituted olive oil. Voilà! As the introduction promises, this title includes a lot of "exciting history, amazing science, and some very strange stories."—Heather Acerro, Rochester Public Library, MN
Reviewed by Heather Acerro , Jul 01, 2012

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