There's No Cream in Cream Soda
Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Drinks
$42.20
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
10 October 2023
Summary
People have been inventing drinks for thousands of years. Kinda weird when you consider that humans only need two liquids to survive—water and milk—and we don’t need milk once we can eat solid foods. So, why did humans, unlike other mammals, begin concocting new beverages? It likely started with safety—boiling water to make it safer to drink, and then adding in berries or leaves or roots to make it taste better. Sometimes, it was thought that enhancing drinks made them healthier (i.e. bubbly …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762481323 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0762481323 |
| Author: | Kim Zachman, Peter Donnelly |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Kids |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 10 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 640g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 202mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
“This engaging title takes readers on a thirst-quenching journey through time, unraveling the stories and histories behind popular drinks. With few other books available on the topic and riveting writing that will keep kids reading, this book is a highly suggested purchase.”–School Library Journal
“A lively history of popular alternatives to plain tap water. A sugary spill of facts, fads, and popular fancies.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Kim Zachman
Kim Zachman is a freelance writer and former field support representative for Scholastic Book Fairs. She is a member of SCBWI, as well as the co-founder and contributor to . She lives in Roswell, Georgia with her husband and two teenage daughters.
Peter Donnelly is an award-winning illustrator who is influenced by midcentury design, folk art, and vintage print. He lives and works in Ireland.
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