From Crude Oil to Fast Food: An energy journey through the world of heat

by Ian Graham

Overview

Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in crude oil is used to make a fast food snack. It explains how crude oil was formed, how it is obtained and how it is used in the food industry, the science behind cooking and the effects of heat on food, the processes of packaging and preserving food, and finally how fast food is prepared. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484608852
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Energy Journeys
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.40(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Ian Graham is an experienced author of illustrated nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, including aviation and spaceflight. In 25 years, he has written more than 200 books and numerous magazine articles.

Table of Contents

The journey of heat — Where does oil come from? — How is oil used in the food industry? — What does cooking do to food? — How is food packaged? — How is fast food prepared? — What have we learned about heat?

Interviews

Science facts and discoveries, experiments, glossary and index

Editorial Reviews

Harnessing and transforming energy can be a long journey and a complex process. These books take readers on the journey with a promise of an end product they can appreciate. . . .the series connects science to the real world.

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