There's No Cream in Cream Soda
by Kim Zachman (Author) Peter Donnelly (Illustrator)
From soda to water to milk and juice, this refreshing follow-up to There's No Ham in Hamburgers is full of fun facts and origin stories of some of America's most popular drinks.
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 water restored vitality). Did you know that some of the most popular sodas were created by pharmacists? Americans spend approximately $150 billion on soft drinks, coffee, and tea each year. Why? This book offers some possible answers!
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Gr 4-8--This engaging title takes readers on a thirst-quenching journey through time, unraveling the stories and histories behind popular drinks. Each chapter focuses on a specific drink, such as water, milk, Pepsi, Kool-Aid, Gatorade, etc., and delves into its origins, cultural influence, and health impact. One of the book's strengths is that readers will learn as much about history as they will about the development of these beverages. For example, the need for safe water influenced the germ theory of disease, and the winning of college football games was responsible for the development of Gatorade. The writing style is engaging and immersive, transporting readers to different eras and regions. While the page-turning writing style is superb, the sparse yellow-and-blue illustrations may prevent some readers from pulling the book from the shelf. VERDICT With few other books available on the topic and riveting writing that will keep kids reading, this book is a highly suggested purchase--even though there are too few engaging illustrations.--Kate Rao
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