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Description
The book explores the history of chocolate from its origins as a sacred beverage in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations to its transformation into the candy bars enjoyed worldwide today. Written by science author H.P. Newquist, it examines chocolate's role in cultures throughout history and the development of the modern chocolate industry. The book is designed for middle grade readers in grades 4-8.
Quick Summary
Chocolate had a secret life before it became a candy bar, and this book reveals how it went from a bitter, royal drink in the jungle to the sweet treat in your pocket. Kids will devour the wild stories about chocolate pirates, secret wars fought over cocoa beans, and how one mistake in a factory created the chocolate chip cookie. If your kid loves the gross-out humor and surprising facts in "Horrible Histories" or the page-turning fun of "I Survived" books, they'll be hooked on this sweet story. This book is perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 3-7 who cannot get enough of interesting history told with plenty of sass.