“Heat is a very useful and necessary form of energy. It can provide light, gives us summer, and allows us to cook our meals. Who doesn't like a slice of toast for breakfast? But be careful! Too much heat and you will end up with burnt toast. In this latest edition to the new series 'Adventures in Science' Jayden and his sister, Lexi, prepare breakfast to surprise their parents. Along the way, they learn about the properties of heat: what it is and how it changes one thing into another. While Lexi mixes a batch of muffins to bake in the oven, Jayden puts bread into the toaster. It doesn't take long before Jayden realizes he has set the toaster too high and ends up with inedible toast. At least their mom and dad will have yummy muffins for breakfast. Or will they? Maurer and Alberini give young readers an easy way to understand the idea of heat. Maurer's simple text, combined with Alberini's large, colorful illustrations, is perfect for young readers learning the science of heat. Although the story might be too young for some older readers, the inclusion of two experiments and other websites will have them picking this book up, too. A glossary and age-appropriate additional reading makes this a good companion to the classroom or library. Be sure to check out this duo's other titles in the 'Adventures in Science' series, dealing with yelling in a cave, creating a mudslide, skating on thin ice, driving in a blizzard, and walking in the dark. ”—Linda Sweitzer