April 1, 2012
Gr 2-3-Readers who think that foods and other goods just magically appear on store shelves may have their eyes opened (but not very wide) by the general explanations in these volumes, most of which promise more than they deliver. The presentations follow a variety of products from farms, ranches, or mines through highly simplified manufacturing processes to final packaging and commercial distribution. Unfortunately, many of the steps are depicted by cartoon drawings rather than photos taken in actual factories. Furthermore, the distinction between natural and artificial flavors or other ingredients is downplayed or ignored, and the "map" in each volume is just a recap of production stages.
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