The Science Chef , Second Edition allows children to perform over 20 different scientific experiments and also learn how to cook over 100 different recipes. Each chapter features an experiment, such as testing how to cut an onion without making your eyes tear, and several delicious recipes using ingredients from the experiment. Both experiments and recipes use common ingredients and equipment found in the home. The experiments help children learn about a wide variety of scientific areas, from how the sun's energy can be harnessed to make tea or how the process of fermentation produces pickles. Whether a beginner cook or more experienced, the kid-friendly recipes are easy to follow along and complete. The Science Chef , Second Edition has delighted readers for over 20 years and now has updated experiments and recipes as well as many that are brand new. The Introduction explains how to think like a scientist and the basics of cooking, safety, and nutrition in the kitchen.