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Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World's Favorite Treat
Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World's Favorite Treat
Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World's Favorite Treat
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Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World's Favorite Treat

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“A deliciously informative, engaging and sweeping chronicle of one of the most popular treats in the world” (Kirkus Reviews).
 
Chocolate explores many aspects of the much-loved cacao bean: cutting-edge genetic science; social and environmental considerations; history; and culture—providing a thought-provoking look into one of the world’s most popular foods through the centuries. It relates fun facts as well—like the story of the children who went on strike to protest a price hike on candy bars after World War II (and were accused of being Communist agents).
 
As a bonus, it also includes photos—and some sweet recipes.
 
“Fascinating . . . Excellent and highly original.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 7, 2015
ISBN9780544556935
Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World's Favorite Treat
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Kay Frydenborg

Kay Frydenborg lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two dogs. She's the author of numerous books for young readers including Chocolate, A Dog in the Cave, Wild Horse Scientists, They Dreamed of Horses, and Animal Therapist. Website: kayfrydenborg.com

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Chocolate Sweet Science and Dark Secrets of the worlds favorite treat by Kay FriedenboardHistory, science and culture make chocolate an important part of all our lives.Liked learning of the history and science behind it all as we have experienced Hershey in PA ourselves. Book also includes many recipes using chocolate. Liked the story of the first strike by kids in Canada when the price rose from 5 cents to 8 cents.I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
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    Chocolate is a well-written non-fiction book about the history and science behind chocolate.Over thousands of years, chocolate has been used many different ways: money, food, treatment, symbol, and comfort. Many people know that the Aztecs and Incas grew chocolate and that it was an important part of their culture. Historians and scientists have discovered that the Olmec nation also used chocolate and they came before the Aztecs and Incas. The chocolate trees originated in the rain forests around the equator in Middle and South America. Ms. Frydenborg begins the book by telling about the history of chocolate and how it was used as money and as a sacred symbol by early inhabitants. She then progresses to how chocolate developed over the centuries. Americans were slower to like chocolate than the Europeans. It was the Europeans who added sugar; previously the early explorers didn’t necessarily like the bitter flavor. It was only in the mid-1900s that chocolate really took off in America. The author also discusses the dark side of chocolate. The way chocolate has been abused and the workers who harvest it as well have been well documented. Now there is pressure to ensure that chocolate is grown in a sustainable way and the workers are treated well and paid well. There is a fear that we will lose chocolate due to fungus that attacks and kills the cocao tree, which is where chocolate comes from. Ms. Frydenborg tells about modern scientists and their new discoveries that are changing what we thought about early civilizations in the Americas. It’s truly a fascinating book where you will learn many surprising facts and discoveries. I love chocolate and loved learning about it. Shockingly, it’s worth your time especially if you like history, science, or chocolate!

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