from the back cover: Read and discover more about the world! This series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work.
Norman the goldfish wasn't what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet--one that could run and catch, or chase strings and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Not NormanBut when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet", things don't go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought?
- What is modified atmosphere packaging? - When was the sandwich invented? - What are the environmental implications of packaging? Food and consumers examines the huge variety in types of consumer and the industry's attempts to attract more by developing different food products and packaging in line with customer needs and spending. Consumer groups included are vegetarian, vegan, diabetics, …
- What is a polysaccharide? - What is collagen? - What is myoglobin found? Food ingredients examines key ingredients used in the production of food products. Food groups and the importance of balances nutrition are introduced. Key ingredients, are investigated in terms of their different types, nutritional value, working properties and uses.
- What does 'pathogenic' mean? - What's a day in the life of an EHO like? - Why is risk assessment important? Safe food examines the different micro-organisms involved in causing food poisoning. Detailed explanations are given of the conditions they require for growth, and treatments, such as pasteurization, that can be used to prevent or delay food spoilage. The book also looks at how the f…