The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate! (History of Fun Stuff)

by Stephen Krensky

Other authorsRob McClurkan (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2014

Library's review

Written and illustrated for beginning readers, this entertaining four-chapter book is ideal for introducing informational texts. Back materials include fun chocolate facts related to geography, science, and economics, plus a reader’s quiz.

Publication

Simon Spotlight (2014), 48 pages

Description

"Warm up with the enticing history of hot chocolate in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that for thousands of years, chocolate was a beverage and not a solid candy? Or that soldiers in the Revolutionary War received a monthly ration of chocolate for drinking? Learn all about the history of America's favorite wintertime treat in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like social studies and science, and there's even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what you've learned!"--

Language

Original language

English

Pages

48

Physical description

48 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

1481420534 / 9781481420532

DDC/MDS

641.3
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