This one is for the problem-solvers, the explorers, and those with curious minds! This book begins with an introduction to the different areas of chemistry, and the types of chemists who study biochemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, even green chemistry which studies how to reduce waste.
The experiments are divided into chapters by Matter, Gases, Chemical Reactions, and Polymers. Although the book talks about atoms, protons, density, noble gases, air pressure, and other scientific terms, a child doesn't have to understand the complexities of the science in order to do the experiments and have fun!
The experiments use materials like plastic cups, vinegar, straws, molding clay, and balloons, and other household items. It's very accessible and easy to set up. There are also cautionary instructions that tell the child when to ask an adult for help. The projects look like so much fun!
With each experiment, there is a small text box that has the STEAM connection showing how the experiment uses math, engineering, or physics in addition to chemistry. There are also Observation questions for the child to answer, as they learn to be scientific observers and collect their data.
There are really colorful and clear photographs showing each stage of the project, and with children modeled in the photos demonstrating how to do the experiment. It really made it easy to visualize how to do each experiment!
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This cookbook begins with a section about how food can heal the body, and what causes migraines. It explains how a ketogenic diet might help migraines by cutting out carbs. Other therapies and medications are also mentioned to possibly be used alongside the ketogenic diet as a way to treat and prevent migraines. The reader is encouraged to keep a migraine diary and keep a record of their migraines as a way to determine the type, length, and stressors that impact their migraines.
The second section gives general instructions about what ingredients to buy for the most common recipes, what foods to avoid, and what vitamins to take. Gentle exercise and meditation are also recommended as a way to reduce the stress and emotional upset which can lead to migraines.
There is a weekly meal plan and a shopping list for 4 weeks, as well as a weekly page to keep a migraine diary. There is room for adjustment as the reader begins to find relief from their migraines and/or finds recipes they really enjoy. Each recipes has a Ketogenic ratio so that you can easily track the calories to protein ratio, and keep a healthy balance.
The recipes are divided by Breakfast, Salads and Soups, Snacks and Sides, Stews and Chilis, Meatless Mains, Seafood Mains, Meaty Mains, and Desserts. I really appreciate that the ingredients are common things that can be found at any local grocery store. The recipes are fresh twists on classics like burgers and tacos.
The book also includes "Tips for Dining Out" and how to navigate restaurant menus and make good choices. I wish that there were more photographs in this cookbook, but the photos that they have are really colorful and make my mouth water! Each dish looks so delicious!
The Stuffed Zuchinni recipe, in particular, and the Crab Cakes look amazing! There is also a recipe for Turkey Thyme Burgers that looks wonderful.
I can't wait to try some of these recipes! I don't get migraines very often, (usually two each month) but I would love to never have them at all.
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