Sweet! - by Chris Barton (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From blackened royal teeth to artificial sweeteners and big business, this witty nonfiction book reveals the surprising science and politics behind our love of sweet things.

Everyone seems to have an opinion about sugar and other sweeteners. But how much do you know about the sweet stuff that permeates our lives?

• Why do we feel so good when we taste sweetness?
• Why did Queen Elizabeth I's teeth turn black?

• How did we discover artificial sweeteners?

• How does corporate greed drive our love of sweet treats?

• How much sugar does the average American consume each year?

About the Author

Irene Chan is the illustrator of the beloved and best-selling Baby Loves Science series, as well as many other children's books, such as Finding Kindness and Big Emotions (Bubble Up). She is also an art director, designer, artist, and amateur photographer. www.eneri.net