Children's Nonfiction Exploration & Discovery
The Biography of Vanilla
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2006
- Category
- Exploration & Discovery, General, General
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 13
- Recommended Grade
- 5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780778725268
- Publish Date
- Oct 2006
- List Price
- $10.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780778724902
- Publish Date
- Oct 2006
- List Price
- $25.95
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While chocolate steals all the glory, vanilla is the scent and flavor that people cannot seem to live without. Discover the rich history of this orchid bean used in such products as candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, and yes, even chocolate! Maps, illustrations, and full-color photos follow the vanilla bean’s journey from its discovery by the ancient civilizations of Mexico, to Europe and eventually North America.
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The Biography of Vanilla (How Did That Get Here?)
Discover the rich history of the orchid bean used in candy, ice cream, soft drinks, medicines, chocolate and more. Follow its journey from its discovery by the ancient civilizations of Mexico to Europe and beyond. Contains photos, illustrations, sidebars, glossary and index.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.