Chocolate sweet science and dark secrets of the world's favorite treat

"A fascinating account for teen readers that captures the history, science, and economic and cultural implications of the harvesting of cacao and creation of chocolate. Readers of Chew On This and The Omnivore's Dilemma will savor this rich exposé."--Provided by publisher.

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Main Author: Frydenborg, Kay (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2015]
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Summary:"A fascinating account for teen readers that captures the history, science, and economic and cultural implications of the harvesting of cacao and creation of chocolate. Readers of Chew On This and The Omnivore's Dilemma will savor this rich exposé."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:252 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Audience:Ages 12+
Grades 7 to 8.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780544175662
0544175662
Author Notes:Kay Frydenborg lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two dogs, and rides her beloved horse, Remy, almost every day. She's the author of numerous books for young readers, including Wild Horse Scientists, They Dreamed of Horses , and Animal Therapist . You can learn more about her at www.kayfrydenborg.com .