Chocolate e-bog

';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 cultureproviding a thought-provoking look into one of the world's most popular foods through the centuries. It relates fun facts as welllike 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 photosand some sweet recipes. ';Fascinating... Excellent and highly original.' School Library Journal (starred review)