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The sugary secrets behind candy, Ready-to-read level 3 (with audio recording)., Ellie O'Ryan

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The sugary secrets behind candy, Ready-to-read level 3 (with audio recording)., Ellie O'Ryan

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

880, Lexile5.5, ATOS Level

resource.interestGradeLevel

LG/Lower grades (K-3rd)

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The sugary secrets behind candy

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

resource.readingGradeLevel

Text Difficulty 4 - Text Difficulty 5

Responsibility statement

Ellie O'Ryan

Series statement

Science of Fun Stuff

Sub title

Ready-to-read level 3 (with audio recording).

Summary

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!

Target audience

juvenile

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