Author(s): Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim

Science

Have you ever wondered why your alarm clock makes you panic? Or how toothpaste really works? In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and cell phones) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel and baby dinosaurs). Filled with charming illustrations, laughter, and plenty of surprises, this quirky and absorbing book is the perfect guide to chemistry for beginners as it reveals the extraordinary in the ordinary. Book jacket.