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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
Have you ever wondered who creates your favorite candies? So You Want to Be a Candy Scientist by Linda Soules explores a typical day on the job as a candy scientist. This children’s book pulls back the curtain on how candy scientists dream up and create everything from gooey caramels to crunchy lollipops. Readers see how sugar transforms, check out the cool tools they use, and find out how teamwork makes all that magic happen. Making candy may sound perfect, but like all careers, it isn't always easy. It takes patience, lots of trial and error, and a willingness to try again when things don't work out the first time. After learning about this “sweet” job, would you want to give it a try?
I’ve read several of the books in this series, and So You Want to Be a Candy Scientist by Linda Soules is as enjoyable as the others. It’s packed with a lot of information, but it was still easy to understand. I learned a lot, like how something as simple as changing a temperature can completely change the final product. As a teacher, I’d read it during a unit on careers, the food pyramid, or around Halloween. I'd follow up by talking with my students about favorite candies, experiments, and how science is used every day. I’d also have them design their own candy, including a written explanation and a drawing of it. The illustrations are colorful, detailed, and full of energy. Anyone looking for a behind-the-scenes look at an interesting career or learning how everyday things are made will want to pick this book. I finished reading with a new appreciation for the work that goes into creating candy. Who knew candy could make science so interesting?
