Maple Syrup : An Introduction to the Science of a Forest Treasure

This book takes the reader through the "hows" and "whys" of making maple syrup. On this journey readers not only learn how to make maple syrup, but also the biology, chemistry, and physical science behind the process. They will learn to, metaphorically, "think like a tree" as they get into the physiological processes of sap flow and the tree's adaptations for winter. Working into syrup production, the book gets into the chemistry that gives maple syrup its special and distinctive color and taste. All of this is enhanced with the historic context of this sustainable product from our forests. Half way through the book you'll be reaching for a drill and looking for a maple tree to tap. By the end you'll be a scientist looking for the next maple mystery to solve or question to answer. Maple Syrup: An Introduction to the Science of a Forest Treasure is written in a style that will keep you turning to the next page. Author Mike Rechlin has been keeping students awake in class for the last forty years. His slightly quirky writing style is a product of those years in front of a class. I think you'll enjoy it.