FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science BooksThis book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life its really really interesting.Foreword Reviews STARRED reviewA perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a TeacupHave you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling Or how toothpaste works on your teeth Why do cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry Hint you may not be adding enough sugar. In Chemistry for Breakfast awardwinning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi NguyenKim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things like baking and toothpaste and notsoeveryday things like space travel. With a relatable funny and conversational style she explains essential chemical processes everyone should knowamp8212and turns the ordinary into extraordinary.Over the course of a single day Mai shows us that chemistry is everywhere we just have to look for it. In the morning her partneramp8217s muchtooloud alarm prompts a deep dive into biological clocks fightorflight responses and melatoninamp8217s role in making us sleepy. Before heading to the lab she explains how the stress hormone cortisol helps wake us up and brews her morning coffee with a side of heat conduction and states of matter.Mai continues her day with explainers of cell phone technology food preservation body odor baking the effects of alcohol and the chemistry behind the expression amp8220love drunk.amp8221 All the while she shows us what itamp8217s really like to be a working chemist and fights against the stereotype of a nerd playing with test tubes in a lab coat.Filled with charming illustrations laughter and plenty of surprises Chemistry for Breakfast is a perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai as your guide youamp8217ll find something fascinating everywhere around you.