When you think of chocolate, you might think of a candy bar, a birthday cake, or a glass of chocolate milk. But where does chocolate come from? This book tells about the cocoa bean, which grows in the tropical rain forests and how the animals and other living things play an important part, even the monkeys.

This book discusses where chocolate comes from, how it is made, and its many uses. Sumario en espänol: Este libro habla de dónde viene el chocolate, cómo se hace, y sus múltiples usos.

"More than 4.4 million tons (4 million mt) of cocoa beans are used to quell the world's need for tasty products each year. But cocoa is used for far more than just chocolate bars. Readers will discover the history and origins of cocoa while they explore a diverse, useful culinary ingredient. Full-color photographs will accompany delicious recipes that use cocoa or chocolate, including mole and a low-sugar granola. Through interesting fact boxes and...

Complete with recipes, a guide provides an informative review of the history of chocolate by explaining where it originated, how it was originally used and by whom, how it is grown and processed, how it came to be made into tasty treats in modern times, and more.

"A sassy new twist on traditional recipes containing chocolate"--

In Chocolate, early fluent readers learn about the process by which cocoa beans are grown and transformed into delicious chocolate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this fascinating and complicated process.A map highlights areas of the world where cocoa trees are grown, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about chocolate using our safe...