Did you know that chocolate was a drink for about 1,000 years before it became a food to eat? Or, that it was used as money? This fascinating book has hundreds of facts about the miracle food of chocolate!
By: Stephen Krensky
Discovery Questions
Chocolate, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers are some of the foods that were originally from North America. They were introduced to Europe after Columbus took them there. With the help of a parent research things that were brought to North America from Europe.
See page 39. With the help of a parent research ambergris. Why would someone have suggested adding it to hot chocolate? What did it contribute? How did they come up with the idea?
Some chocolates are very expensive. Other chocolates are much less expensive. What do you think accounts for the difference in price? With the help of an adult, buy a cheap piece of chocolate, and another that costs more. Which is better? Why? What does each chocolate taste like?
With the help of an adult, melt chocolate for fondue. Dip different fruits into it. Which fruit tastes best with chocolate?
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Book Details
Grade Level
5th+
Book Code
404
Genre
ISBN
9781481420525
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